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What Are the Consequences of Placing Employees in the Wrong Roles?
Enduring exhaustion, avoiding conflicts, performing tasks that feel unnatural, and experiencing a sense of not belonging are all common outcomes when employees find themselves in ill-suited roles. As an HR leader, witnessing these challenges can be disheartening, especially when unsure of how to address them effectively. Delving into the root cause of these issues often […]
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Non-Discrimination in Employer-Provided Healthcare Programs
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed new regulations to reinstate individual healthcare access protections that were previously suspended during the Trump Administration. The proposed rule aims to revive provisions that were established during the Obama administration to safeguard against discrimination, ensuring that healthcare remains accessible to all, regardless of race, […]
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Discrimination Related to Domestic or Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) safeguard against discrimination in employment based on various factors, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, and disability. However, these laws do not explicitly address discrimination against applicants or employees who experience domestic or dating violence, […]
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Can No Overtime be a Reasonable Accommodation Request?
Should an employee who has been advised by their doctor not to work overtime be accommodated? The answer is likely yes, based on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A February opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor sheds light on the subject. It states that […]
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Is Your Business ERISA Compliant?
ERISA, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, is a federal law that establishes the minimum standards for most retirement and healthcare plans in the private sector. The purpose of the law is to protect employees who participate in employer-sponsored benefit plans. In order for employers to remain compliant with the requirements of ERISA, […]
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