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HR 101: The ABCs of the ADA

Zenefits

Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act designated disability as a minority, and therefore protected class, for the first time in U.S. In 1993, the Act lowered that number to employers with 15 or more full-time or full-time equivalent staff members. The Act was the culmination of years of work.

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

HR Daily Advisor

Her treatment resulted in adverse, long-term health effects, including a suppressed immune system and cardiomyopathy. Medtronic, a medical device maker, hired Willow as a credit representative in 2003. In 2005, she took the position of senior patient services specialist and again communicated her disability to her hiring supervisor.

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Tony Reda of Tectonic Metals: “Project your best persona”

Thrive Global

At a professional level, I joined the industry in 2008, when I was hired in the Investor Relations department at Kaminak Gold Corporation. As a part of our series called ‘ Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A CEO ’ we had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Reda. It has been a steady climb.

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The Bamboo Project Blog: 5 Reasons You Dont Need Training

The Bamboo Project Blog

But training frequently isnt the answer. In this post I want to share 5 situations that wont be resolved by training: 1. As a Replacement for Corrective Action Several years ago when I was the HR manager for a large manufacturer, we had some serious problems with a couple of managers who were engaging in sexual harassment.

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“It takes a strong leader to be vulnerable.” With Charlie Katz & Anthony Casablanca

Thrive Global

As part of my series about the “Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective Leader During Turbulent Times,” I had the pleasure of interviewing Anthony Casablanca. Anthony Casablanca is the co-founder of GriefLeaders, a training and consulting organization devoted to educating leaders on how to help grieving employees excel at work.