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The Top HR Conferences in 2017-2018 You Can’t Afford to Miss

Compensation Today

Which HR conferences are you interested in attending this year? We’ve put together a list of all the best HR conferences for 2017 and 2018 that will reward you with the most bang for your buck. Decide when you’re going to be doing what so that you aren’t wasting time during the conference trying to figure out what to do next.

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

Zenefits

She earned her certificate of completion, updated her resume and started applying to dentist’s offices around town. She had served time in county jails and state facilities for drug offenses. But in 2017, she joined the ACLU of Texas as the civil-rights organization’s criminal justice outreach coordinator. Well,” Johnson said.

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Disputed Absences Prevent FMLA Victory for Kentucky Employer

HR Daily Advisor

A federal court in Kentucky recently ruled that a Kentucky employer must go to trial in a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case in part because there were disputes over whether an employee was absent and whether he had been given FMLA paperwork at the time of the absences. He never completed or returned FMLA certification paperwork.

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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

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While it is not unusual for applicants to present themselves favorably, problems for employers can arise when it crosses the line into resume fraud with false certifications, degrees, past employment and experience. HR departments have often been tasked with doing their own employment, education, and reference checks.

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Are Unpaid Disciplinary Suspensions FMLA Interference and Retaliation?

HR Daily Advisor

Under GM’s attendance policy, employees must notify the company of absences at least 30 minutes before their shift starts. Melvin testified that he understood the use of vacation time to cover unexcused absences as a “free pass.” and selecting the “FMLA” option when prompted (option #8).

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ADA and FMLA Best Practices Pay Off for Cash-Handling Company

HR Daily Advisor

Marvin,” who was with her in the truck, testified that at the time of the incident, she wasn’t driving erratically, and he didn’t see anything that indicated she was having a seizure. Melissa’s personal neurologist, Dr. Gladney, gave her a fitness-for-duty (FFD) certification on June 12.

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6 essential HR tools for small business owners

Homebase

HR responsibilities often include: Employee termination and offboarding Employment law compliance Employee engagement and retention Hiring and onboarding Training and development Employee payroll , compensation, and benefits Of course, HR is vital when it comes to managing large teams. Why is HR important in a business?