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Is autism protected by the ADA? A guide for employers

Business Management Daily

However, as with any other disability, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decides ADA protection on a case-by-case basis. If it’s determined that one of your employees (or job candidates) is protected under the ADA, you may have to provide reasonable accommodations for them. ASD Level 2. ASD Level 3.

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Disparate treatment-vs-disparate-impact-guide

Business Management Daily

Eliminate discrimination: Protect your business and employees As employers, we must try to reduce all forms of discrimination as much as possible. That’s because instances of intentional discrimination are always harmful. That means you have every incentive to eliminate employment discrimination at your organization.

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Five Millennial Background Screening Challenges

TalentCulture

They’re hot commodities, but hiring them creates background screening challenges. In particular, when screening Millennials, employers need to take into account not only what’s effective, but also what’s legal. The resulting wealth of online information can be tempting for hiring managers. Social Media Searches.

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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: What Is Protected Under GINA?

Accurate Background

Genetic information is defined as information about an individual and his or her family members’ genetic tests, as well as information about the manifestation of a disease or disorder in an individual’s family members (i.e., family medical history).

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5 Legal Lessons to Consider When Handling Millennial Background Checks

TLNT: The Business of HR

Hiring this growing generation of workers introduces a whole new set of legal challenges to the HR department, and the background screening process is one of those challenges. When it comes to screening Millennials, employers need to take into account not only what’s effective, but also what’s legal. Social media searches.

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Do You See Meaning In Your Job? These Employees Do. - DecisionWise

DecisionWise

My background is in Information Technology and Finance, but in 2008 when we had our first baby I knew that I wanted to focus my career on a more meaningful path. Some people can’t seem to find meaning in their job or see the difference their job makes. Think about the tasks you perform on a daily basis.

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Disability Discrimination: Terminated Cancer Survivor’s ADA Claim Fails, Part 1

HR Daily Advisor

8th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota) recently affirmed a district court’s ruling that an employee failed to establish a case of disability discrimination and retaliation. Background. The cancer has been in remission since 1999.