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How to Comply with the WARN-Act When Conducting Layoffs
The WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) Act is a federal law that requires certain employers to provide notice to employees in the event of a plant closing or mass layoff. The purpose of the law is to provide workers with enough time to prepare for the transition and seek new employment opportunities. Here are […]
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Common Issues Related to Social Media that Affect HR Compliance
The impact of social media on HR compliance can be significant. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact, and this has led to new challenges for HR professionals who are responsible for maintaining compliance with various laws and regulations. Issues Affecting Business Two common areas where social media might effect a business […]
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Accommodating Employees with Hearing Conditions in the Workplace
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a person with a hearing condition has a disability if their hearing impairment substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities include, but are not limited to, hearing, speaking, communicating, working, and learning. When is a Hearing Condition a Disability Under the ADA? The determination […]
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If You Have to Terminate an Employee, Document Everything!
As every HR department knows, terminating employees is not a pleasant process, but it is a very important one and cannot be taken lightly. There are a variety of reasons why employees are terminated, but regardless of the basis for the decision, it is crucial that everything is documented. Otherwise, you may be leaving the […]
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The FTC’s New Proposed Rule Would Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Approximately 18% of all employees in the United States are covered by some type of non-compete agreement, which is a contract that prevents employees form working for competitors after their current employment ends. These agreements are usually limited in time and location, but the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made a preliminary finding that non-compete […]
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