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A Meeting with the Principal Resulted in Teacher’s Stroke: Worker’s Comp Denied

HR Daily Advisor

An employee walks into a meeting with her supervisor in good health. Shortly after the meeting, the employee suffers a medical problem that a doctor attributes to the contentious encounter. Prior to October 2013, he had observed Cohen’s classroom several times and held evaluation conferences with her.

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What is human resources (HR)?

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Although ‘human resources’ can often be used to refer to the people who make up an organisation’s workforce, ‘HR’ is more widely understood to be the department that oversees a company’s people – such as their hiring, contracts and performance – as well as the organisation’s compliance with employment law and regulations.

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

HR Daily Advisor

Throughout his employment with GNC, Bruce received numerous awards, including a “Sales Leader Award” and a “Certificate of Appreciation” for his sales performance in 2013. In 2013, his store received another failing score. Bruce’s store received failing scores in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

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When Is an Employment Action Significant Enough to be Adverse?

HR Daily Advisor

“Peter” supervised Jose from October 2012 to April 2013, although they were at the same level on BTMU’s corporate hierarchy. On January 23, 2013, Peter received e-mails about Jose’s performance from both “Nathan,” who oversaw the CBR project, and “Sven,” who oversaw the T360 project. Needs to demonstrate more initiative.”

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Television Shows and Performance Evaluations: It’s All about the Ratings, Baby

HR Daily Advisor

For example, if an employee is terminated for poor performance and the prior reviews tell the story (preferably, with examples) of how the employee failed to meet the employer’s expectations despite being given many opportunities to improve, then the review may be slam-dunk evidence in favor of the employer. June 4, 2013).

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401(k) Contribution Limits Remain Unchanged for 2017

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Many pension plan limitations, including those governing 401(k) plans, did not change this year because the increase in the cost-of-living index did not meet the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment. Employers may want to consider communicating these maximum contribution rates to employees.

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6th Circuit: Highly Paid Workers Sometimes are Entitled to Overtime Under FLSA

HR Daily Advisor

In 2013 and 2014, “Angus” and “Norm” worked as welding inspectors for Gulf Interstate Field Services. Three tests are used to determine whether an employee meets the exemption requirements: (1) the duties test, (2) the salary-level test, and (3) the salary-basis test.