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United Airlines Takes a Lawsuit Over Preferential Treatment of Blondes.

The HR Capitalist

Embedded in all of this is the perception of what customers want, the concept/definition of bias, and the obligation a company has across employment law when staffing decisions for premium assignments are made in a manner inconsistent with established norms. A rundown of the lawsuit appears below. United Airlines Holdings Inc.

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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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I’m a New Manager. Now What?

HR Bartender

They can take a vacation or attend a conference with confidence, knowing that the department isn’t going to fall apart. SHRM-Published Books (@SHRMBooks) June 9, 2016. A manager onboarding program includes skills that managers need the minute they become a manager such as workforce management and employment law.

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6 Reasons Your Labor Management System Is the Key to HR Success

LaborSoft

Multiple locations could mean multiple time zones. On top of these challenges, employment laws and regulations are constantly changing. From 2016 to 2020, for example, revenue for LMS software used to track time and attendance more than doubled from $1.14 The LMS market is growing rapidly. billion to $2.4

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SHRM Study shows that we are inching towards a better work-life balance.

The Employer Handbook

So, I’m diligently preparing and honing my delivery fart for my FMLA/ADA presentation this Tuesday at SHRM’s 2017 Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, when, what do I see? If you work for a smaller company, you’re more likely to be eligible for flex time and breaks. Time is money.

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Want to Fill More Open Jobs? Workers with Criminal Records Say ‘Ban the Box’

Zenefits

She had served time in county jails and state facilities for drug offenses. Online applications meant less time driving around town, inquiring about open positions and carefully penciling in employment history and references in clear handwriting. Then she was sentenced to more time. . Well,” Johnson said.

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It’s Time to Cozy Up to the New I-9

HR Daily Advisor

It’s time for employers to get acquainted with the new Form I-9. The form is easier to use than the old version, but with just a few weeks left before employers have to make the switch, it’s a good idea to get familiar with the form now, says Jacob Monty, managing partner at Monty & Ramirez, LLP. Time for an Audit.