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HR Tech Weekly: Episode #273: Stacey Harris and John Sumser

HR Examiner

Work Shield Raises $4 Million Series A For Workplace Harassment Reporting App Link ». It’s definitely scary time I think for everybody. Other than the little bit of time I have to go out to physical therapy for my ankle surgery. Workhuman latest Irish tech firm to reach unicorn status Link ». Transcript. John Sumser 0:27.

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Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Tanks Michigan Worker’s ADA Claim

HR Daily Advisor

In 2007 and 2008, he alleged that a coworker made disparaging comments about his national origin (Mexican) and complained to his union chairman and supervisor. Sam’s performance began to suffer about the same time. He was reprimanded twice in early 2008 for failing to carry out his job duties.

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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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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. As Founder, President, CEO and Director of Tectonic Metals Inc.,

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

HR Daily Advisor

From roughly 2005 to 2008, she often took medical leave for medical appointments. In April 2008, Willow wanted to apply for a promotion to operations lead. Medtronic management received three customer complaints referencing calls Willow handled between July and September 2008. By Steve Jones. Background.

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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.