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HR 101: The ABCs of the ADA

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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

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. From roughly 2005 to 2008, she often took medical leave for medical appointments. By Steve Jones. Background.

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

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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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EEOC wrongful termination claims and how employers can avoid them

Business Management Daily

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to prevent discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases — so read on to learn more. At-will employment means that an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason without notice, so long as the reason isn’t illegal. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation.

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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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HR 101: The ABCs of EEO and Civil Rights

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Over time, the definition of protected classes has been expanded, and additional classes have been added. Who the company chooses to interview or hire. The intervening years saw a range of unrest, protests, and demands for equality. President John F. ” As a result, he proposed related legislation in June 1963. Education and more.

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

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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.