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M&A Friday! This Week’s HR Deals and Trending #HotInHR News

Advos

New Learning Modules Added to HR Genius for the Week of July 9, 2018 Including Best Practices in Avoiding Discrimination, Group Health Plans, and More. Related: Americans quitting their jobs at fastest rate since 2001 — and that’s a good thing. This strategy works better than diversity training (FastCompany). M&A Friday!

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Pandemic discrimination: remind staff of policies

Business Management Daily

The wave mirrors the discrimination Middle Easterners experienced following the September 11, 2001 attacks. The incidents may cause employer liability as either national origin discrimination or racial discrimination. As during that period, employers may face similar episodes in the workplace.

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What Makes A Good Manager and Leader?

DecisionWise

Discrimination is a real challenge whether it is gender, race, religion, age, or sexual orientation. They must provide guidance, tools, resources, and autonomy so employees can learn, develop, and get the necessary training to provide quality results. Avoid demeaning language about any member of the team in any way. Be inclusive.

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Lineman Claims His Overtime, Training Opportunities Were Derailed On Basis of Race

HR Daily Advisor

An African-American railroad worker alleged that he was denied overtime and certain training due to race discrimination. In 1997, Amtrak hired “Luke” as a signal helper and then promoted him in 2001 to lineman in the company’s Electric Traction Department. His employer denied the allegations. What Happened. 15-1803) (U.S.

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We stand with France; we stand against discrimination

Ohio Employer's Law

And, in the aftermath of 9/11, discrimination against Muslims and Arabs increased by 250 percent. From the EEOC : In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the U.S. Unfortunately, more than ten years later, this type of discrimination continues.

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FMLA Training Scenario: Performance Issues Discovered During Leave

HR Daily Advisor

The burden then shifts back to the employee to show that the employer’s reason is a pretext for discrimination. The post FMLA Training Scenario: Performance Issues Discovered During Leave appeared first on HR Daily Advisor. Questions. The ARC of Prince Georges County, Inc., Mercer at 397; quoting Kohls v. Beverly Enters.

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Should We Remove Marijuana from Drug Test Panels?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

Some argue that removing marijuana from drug testing panels is necessary to protect employee privacy and prevent discrimination against those who use marijuana legally or for medical purposes. more than a trillion dollars since 2001. Why Are Some Companies Removing Marijuana? More than 107,000 people died of overdoses in the U.S.