You’ll learn the plain-English basics of the changes made last year to how your employers must be categorized, as well as the most effective strategies for collecting EEO-1 data from your employees without violating discrimination laws or exposing your organization to litigation risks.
Changes Proposed for H-2B Worker Program August 19, 2008 -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed a series of changes to the rules under the H-2B program, saying the revisions would streamline procedures for hiring workers.
OK to Reject Applicant Wearing Religious Garb? August 19, 2008 -- If an employer doesn't hire an applicant who wears a religious veil to her job interview, what legal effect does the veil bear on the employer's decision? A federal court sitting in Florida recently faced that issue.
OSHA Issues Proposed Rule Clarifying Requirements for PPE and Training August 19, 2008 -- OSHA has issued a proposed rule in the August 19, 2008 Federal Register clarifying that noncompliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) and training requirements may expose employers to liability on a per-employee basis.
Health Company Promotes Walking, but with a 'Green' Twist August 19, 2008 -- American Specialty Health (ASH), a provider of employee health solutions, recently challenged its own workforce to better its own well-being. Nearly 370 employees participated in "Go Green with Your Routine," which was designed to boost wellness and environmentally friendly physical activity.
