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Forced Pagan Ritual Ends in Discrimination Lawsuit for Virginia Employer

HR Daily Advisor

Whether you believe in demon possession or not, one thing is certain: The task is definitely not something for HR professionals! District Court in Norfolk, Virginia, drives this point home—and reminds employers to train managers and supervisors on discrimination and sexual harassment in order to avoid these types of lawsuits in the future.

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Dispute Over Job Requirements Defeats Summary Judgment on Disability Discrimination Claim

HR Daily Advisor

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently permitted a disabled nurse to proceed to trial on her claim that the termination of her employment constituted disability discrimination. Arianna” worked as a registered nurse (RN) for Saint Clare’s Health System. Beginning in 2007, Arianna suffered a series of work-related injuries.

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AI can deliver recruiting rewards, but at what legal risk?

HRExecutive

With artificial intelligence becoming all the rage across the HR world , there clearly appears to be rewards from using AI to find and land the best talent. Do AI-based tools in recruiting and hiring really outperform human decision-making? But at what price? Here in the U.S., Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).

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3 Steps to Protect Information While Leveraging Social Media

HR Daily Advisor

The number of companies maintaining a corporate presence on social media rose from 34% in 2008 to 77% in 2013 according to SHRM Survey Findings: Social Networking Website and Recruiting/Selection. partner with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP., Learn more about HR Comply 2018 , being held in Las Vegas next November.

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What is the Key to Employee Retention?

Abel HR

million Americans quit their job EACH MONTH in 2008—marking the highest rate of turnover since the oh-so-fun recession of 2001, according to a recent report from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics. So how can Abel HR help? A staggering 3.5

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Poor Judgement Call Leaves Bad Taste in Employees’ Mouths

HR Daily Advisor

So, while this technically was bad for morale, it’s still perfectly legal—so long as there are no other employment laws being violated, such as discrimination. For more information on what employers can do during times of natural disasters, click here. Melissa Blazejak is a Senior Web Content Editor at BLR.

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No ADA Violation for Ramping Up Productivity Demand for Traffic Camera Job

HR Daily Advisor

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an employee who is a qualified individual with a disability may not be subjected to discrimination or an adverse employment action on the basis of her disability. American Traffic Solutions (ATS) of Mesa hired “Sarah” as a violations processor in January 2008.