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5 Legal HR Mistakes Which Can Prove Very Costly

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Human resources can sometimes seem like a legal minefield. Therefore, every HR needs to strive to stop running afoul of the legal provisions. The first step is to understand what legal mistakes are commonly made by HRs. Such an understanding can enable an HR to design a strategy to avoid making such mistakes.

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Can HR really fix organisations’ diversity problems?

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For cultures to truly change, HR needs to overhaul organisational systems and structures that are compounding inequality at work. Instances of racism, harassment and discrimination have, for many workers who identify as part of a minority group, sadly been part of and parcel of working life for too long. Why are these changes needed?

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Have It Your Way: 8th Circuit Court Sides with Labor Organizer

HR Daily Advisor

One of those warnings occurred on April 21, 2014, for arriving to work 1 hour late, and that was followed by a second warning on May 5 for arriving 15 minutes late. He had also received a warning on May 6 for not calling in more than 3 hours before his shift to inform supervisors that he was running a little late.

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The Role of HR in Risk Management

Paycor

HR Risks Covered: Recruiting. Wage and Hour Penalties Pay Equity Harassment Policy Termination. Tightrope walkers are kind of like human resource managers. We love to talk to HR professionals about their strategic goals – for inspiration, check out Unlock the True Power of HR. Interviewing.

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WIRTW #358 (the “appreciation” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

Employee appreciation needs to be a year-round effort, not a one-off to-do to check off your corporate calendar. via The HR Capitalist, Kris Dunn In-House Counsel: Is Transgender Discrimination on Your Radar? — Here are some thoughts, from the archives, to make employee appreciation part of your corporate culture.

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A Brief Overview of Pay Equity History in the U.S.

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Enacted nearly 80 years ago, this act introduced the 40-hour work week. It’s also known as the Wages and Hours Bill, and is a federal statute which established a national minimum wage and “time-and-a-half” overtime pay for specific jobs. This act prevents against employer’s discrimination of employees based on sex.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Nigeria

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This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the key aspects involved in the hiring process in Nigeria. This law covers aspects such as working hours, leave entitlements, termination procedures, and minimum wage. The primary legislation governing employment relationships in Nigeria is the Nigerian Labor Act.