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How Employers Are Helping Workers Commute Safely During the Pandemic
With so much uncertainty about what is safe to do during the coronavirus pandemic, many employees don't feel safe commuting to work every day. To help out, employers say they…
Health Care Advocates Help Employees Through Serious Diagnoses
Care advocates and counselors can help guide critically ill employees through the enormity of the health care industry. These support services are often available through employer-purchased health plans, and if…
Train Conductor Proves Race Discrimination
A train conductor fired by Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co. (BNSF) after two speeding violations in a single shift proved race discrimination because co-workers in similar circumstances received informal…
Significant Lifting Restrictions Preclude ADA Claim
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) did not require an employer to accommodate an employee who had such severe medical restrictions limiting the amount of weight she could carry that…
Employers Share Veteran Hiring, Retention Strategies
HR and business leaders shared what their companies are doing to attract, hire and retain military veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses at the Society for Human Resource Management’s…
Rep. McMorris Rodgers on the ABLE Act: ‘It’s Personal’
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash
Election 2020: Biden and Trump Differ Dramatically on Immigration
“Night and day” is the phrase most used by experts to describe the stark differences on immigration policy between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. But some…
After Layoffs, Employers Risk Invoking 401(k) Partial Termination Rule
Businesses confronting economic challenges may need to permanently lay off workers, but when doing so they should consider that the IRS "partial termination rule" for 401(k) and other retirement plans…
Getting DE&I Right: HR Leaders Share Practical Strategies
A panel of executives shared practical strategies for creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive (DE&I) organization. Sean Sullivan, SHRM-SCP, chief human resources officer at the Society for Human Resource Management…
How to Find and Contact Hiring Managers Directly
Try contacting hiring managers directly, suggests career columnist Martin Yate. Identify possible employers within commuting distance and approach those hiring managers and recruiters directly to find openings in your target…