Professional Advice
The US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment released an announcement this week which outlined a program of videos which assist younger or new to the workforce differently abled with navigating the job search process. The videos feature young professionals that either have disabilities or work with others with disabilities. The videos were intended to provide those seeking opportunities with real- world information and personal experiences from those in the videos on their experiences. The videos range from information on writing an effective resume, using social media to land a job, time and stress management, professional etiquette, to lessons for the future. Read more about the program and watch the videos here. http://www.dol.gov/odep/wrp/Videos.htm   The Professional Diversity Network assists companies with meeting their goals by allowing them to place their job postings in different channels and networks. Be compliant and be ready! Be an employer of choice!  www.prodivnet.com      
May 7, 2012 0 Comment
It is important for many women, when looking for an employer of choice that the employer has a robust leave policy, especially if the woman has a family or is a mother. Many look to see if there is a maternity leave policy in place that will provide them with the benefits they need, if there is such a time. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 39 of the 50 U.S. states have no significant “maternity leave” or short-term disability laws on the books. Instead, these states rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to provide leave for all types of family and medical situations… including childbirth. At least 11 of those 39 states have laws on the books that extend the FMLA. Those laws either provide similar benefits to employees of the state and municipal governments, or they extend the same benefits to smaller companies. In some states, employers with as few as 5 employees must offer leave very similar to FMLA, under state law. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, workers/employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave...
May 7, 2012 0 Comment
Employment at will is a common law concept that basically says that without some kind of employment contract:   1. An employer may fire an employee at any time, for any reason or without a reason 2. An employee may quit at any time, for any reason or without a reason Of course human resource managers realize that firing people without warning or without cause is likely to decrease productivity and reduce employee morale. It can also generate excessive claims for unemployment insurance benefits. In scope of Federal law, it prevents the employment at will from being used in a discriminatory manner. Specifically, it prohibits employers from firing workers due to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Federal law also prohibits employers from discharging an employee solely because of age if they are over 40. In many cases, it is also illegal to fire a disabled person because of their handicap status.   Still, there are many employers who rely on the employment at will statute as a last resort to rid their company of impudent employees. Many employee...
May 7, 2012 0 Comment
Many companies have become sensitized to the LGBT movement in the workplace. Policies to ensure the workplace is free of discrimination is important and proactive. Sexual orientation coverage, although not covered under Title VII perse, it is still discriminatory in practice to not hire, not promote or to consider someone of a different sexual orientaion. Sexual orientation discrimination does not fall under Title VII, though there has been serious talk about whether or not it should or whether or not it does in part. Title VII is a federal document that is in place in order to ensure that employers do not discriminate against individuals based on their race, religion, color, national origin, age, or sex. Title VII applies to companies in states across the country as well and is in effect for those individuals that are current employees, potential future employees and even past employees. There was a case that was taken to the Supreme Court in 1998 with regards to sexual orientation discrimination and its potential place in Title VII. The name of the case was Oncale v. Sundowner...
May 7, 2012 0 Comment
Over the last few weeks, I have seen a few articles and blogs discussing short term disability leave and long term leave, usually accompanied by questions or information regarding FMLA. I think if you are trying to understand what either or is and how it applies to you, I have taken the liberty of sharing this information. Long term disability occurs when a worker is disabled for 5 months or more; often, when a worker is disabled permanently. Suppose Mike is hit by a truck while driving to work, and is in a wheelchair permanently. He can no longer do his job as a forklift operator. Mike has a long term disability. In the U.S., long term disability benefits are provided by Social Security. In addition, some employees have long term disability insurance. Like a life insurance policy, this pays a benefit under certain circumstances — namely, when the employee is unable to work for 5 months or more. The exact terms vary from policy to policy. (A few employers provide long term disability insurance at no additional charge to employees. But most of the time, it is optional and...
May 7, 2012 0 Comment
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