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.
Jury Awards Employee $46 Million for Retaliation August 20, 2008 -- A state jury sitting in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, recently awarded $46.7 million to a man who claimed that his supervisors asked him to fire three older employees?and fired him when he refused because he believed the terminations might amount to age discrimination.
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.
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.
