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Did you know that even temporary impairments like a back injury can qualify as disabilities?

The Employer Handbook

Except in 2012, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals decided a case called MacFarlan v. Although Macfarlan was a 2012 case, it actually applied the pre-ADAAA standard because the relevant impairment and alleged adverse action took place before the effective date of the ADAAA. .” That all seems relatively straightforward.

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Handling Your HR Mistakes – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

weeks of severance, I questioned it and was told my hire date was listed as July 2012. He also serves as Chair of the firm’s #SocialMedia Practice Group, and publishes the blog The Employer Handbook , which was recognized as a top labor and employment law blog by the American Bar Association (ABA) Journal. I started June 2010.

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What to Include in an Employee Handbook

Patriot Software

As your small business grows, you will need a strong employee handbook to set expectations for employees. Knowing what to include in an employee handbook can help you better enforce your business’s rules and policies. What should you include in an employee handbook? Tweak your handbook to make it your own.

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Best Books for Developing Your Leaders

ATD Human Capital

San Francisco: Pfeiffer Publishing, 2012. The ASTD Leadership Handbook. Alexandria, VA: ASTD, 2012. Handbook of Leadership Development, Third Edition. Biech, Elaine. Developing Talent for Organizational Results. Biech, Elaine. Alexandria, VA: ASTD Press, 2010. Bruce, Anne. Leaders: Start to Finish, 2nd Edition.

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QAspire Blog 2012: Essential Posts Redux

QAspire

2012 was a fantastic year. This year, I contributed a 23 page chapter in “ The ASTD Management Development Handbook ” published by American Society for Training and Development. 2012 also bought me the recognition amongst “ Top 20 Indian HR Influencers on Social Media (at #4) ” by Society of Human Resources Management, SHRM India.

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High Growth: It’s Not Just For Unicorn Startups Anymore

15Five

” We’ve put together this handbook for founders and executives to learn the fundamentals of steady and sustainable growth – everything from hiring, contextualizing data, and maintaining a strong and healthy culture. In 2012, a survey by CareerBuilder found that 66% of U.S. Click To Tweet. Step 1: Talent Acquisition.

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Spread the Word About the Dangers of Distracted Driving

HRWatchdog

CalChamber’s Employee Handbook Creator includes a section on prohibiting cell phone usage/texting while driving. Employers should work with legal counsel to draft a policy outlining the rules for employee driving and safety when they drive for work-related reasons. Katie Culliton, Editor, CalChamber.