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Employers’ Flu Worries Go Beyond Germs, Attendance

HR Daily Advisor

But no matter the purpose behind mandatory flu shot policies, some employees likely will object, sparking questions among employers on whether they can legally require employees to get a flu shot. Mandatory flu vaccines are lawful, but there are several issues that you must keep in mind,” Jennifer S.

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Time’s Up: Employee’s Performance Issues Complicated by Serious Illness

HR Daily Advisor

Can the employer terminate the employee for her performance issues while she’s undergoing treatment? Employee Fails to Timely Complete Work. in Sioux Falls on February 1, 2016. Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2016, and the diagnosis was quickly followed by surgeries in November. Bottom Line.

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Employers Left in Wellness-Plan Limbo

HR Daily Advisor

Employers currently using wellness programs are likely already aware of the privacy and discrimination laws and regulations restricting their use. Under the 2016 regulations, the EEOC declared that incentives, both rewards and penalties, may be used in a “voluntary” wellness program. HIPAA and Wellness Plans.

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5 Steps to Help Employers Stay Compliant with the ADA

HR Daily Advisor

Morris pointed out that employees are filing ADA complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in record numbers, with over 28,000 complaints filed in 2016, garnering monetary benefits of $131 million. The speakers noted the release of informal guidance by the EEOC in May 2016. Flexible Policy.

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WIRTW #428 (the “science is fun” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

I am a proud survivor of the School District of Philadelphia, and always assumed that my kids would also attend public school. LS Technology (@LRATechnology) September 1, 2016. Here’s the rest of what I read this week: Discrimination. via Eric Meyer’s The Employer Handbook Blog. Can I Discriminate Against Boring People?

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How to Approach an Employee Who Might Be Dealing with Addiction

HR Daily Advisor

In 2016 alone, more than 48 million individuals reported using illegal drugs, and more than 16 million admitted “heavy” alcohol use. [1] 1] For some 20 million individuals, illegal drug use or alcohol abuse (or both) crosses the line into substance use disorder—51% of whom report being employed full- or part-time. [2] in a famous U.S.

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Stop Asking These Interview Questions in the Name of the Law

HR Daily Advisor

Preemployment inquiries are regulated by a series of employment laws; despite this, a number of illegal questions are asked every year. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission cautions employers that questions concerning an applicant’s age, gender, race, color, religion, or national origin may be used as evidence of discrimination.