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Employers Urged to Ready Themselves for Changes to ADA  “Employers need to immediately look at their existing policies, handbooks, procedures and job descriptions to determine whether they may now be at risk for a lawsuit under the ADA Amendments Act,” advises

OFCCP to hold national compliance assistance forum on September 9 The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will conduct a national compliance assistance forum in Washington, D.C. on September 9, 2009. Conference participants will be provided

NEW LAW President Signs ADA Amendments Act of 2008 into Law With his father standing by him, President George W. Bush signed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 into law on September 25, 2008 in the Oval Office. The ADA

Courts have ruled that the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act applies to all adverse employment actions that potentially affect pay, creating uncertainty as to the scope of the new law. A claimant may recover back pay for up to two years preceding the filing of the charge.

The Americans with Disabilities Act has very strict rules about what you can and cannot do during the hiring process.
If you remember one simple rule, you'll be in good shape: You can ask people about their abilities, but you can't ask about their disabilities.

The spontaneous and unpredictable nature of the job interview can create hidden traps for the unwary employer. Things that you say with the most innocent intent can be misconstrued as prejudicial -- or used later as fodder for a lawsuit

The EEOC recently published a question and answer (Q&A) fact sheet on the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to employees and job applicants in the health care industry.

A majority of large businesses hiring people with disabilities are discovering that costs for accommodations differ very little from those among the general employee population.Small and medium companies cite employer tax credits as a successful strategy for retaining employees with disabilities. 

Employers Urged to Ready Themselves for Changes to ADA  “Employers need to immediately look at their existing policies, handbooks, procedures and job descriptions to determine whether they may now be at risk for a lawsuit under the ADA Amendments Act,” advises

Americans with Disabilities Act - Compliant Background and Reference Checklist.

CHECKLIST OF PROHIBITED AND PERMITTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits all questions about an applicant's disability. Questions should be directed to the applicant's abilities to perform the essential functions of the job,  not the applicant's disabilities.

A list of ADA-compliant entries for job ads, recruiting and job applications

The following are among the factors employers should consider in using a skills or ability test or a psychological test as a tool in making employment decisions

Once you begin the process of determining the right accommodation for an employee or applicant, using a problem-solving approach, you should:

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In addition to providing structure to the interviewing process, this tool is a comprehensive system that focuses on the identification of meaningful past behavi

The interviewing skills used in counseling usually require a great deal of practice, and some managers may never master the skills required.

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The following disability accommodation letter to an employee’s physician is designed to be used when an employee with a disability requests an accommodation aft

The Americans with Disabilities Act has very strict rules about what you can and cannot do during the hiring process.
If you remember one simple rule, you'll be in good shape: You can ask people about their abilities, but you can't ask about their disabilities.

Legal requirements resulting from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA) apply generally to businesses with a certain number of employees.

On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed into law a landmark bill designed to protect personal genetic information from misuse by employers and insurance companies.

Although you can prohibit smoking on the job, avoid a policy that prohibits an employee from smoking off the job as well. Such a broad prohibition can invade a worker’s privacy and is specifically barred by some state laws. 

 Merging your company is a little like merging lanes at 70 mph during peak traffic time; your life and future are in your hands.

Americans with Disabilities Act - Compliant Background and Reference Checklist.

CHECKLIST OF PROHIBITED AND PERMITTED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits all questions about an applicant's disability. Questions should be directed to the applicant's abilities to perform the essential functions of the job,  not the applicant's disabilities.

A list of ADA-compliant entries for job ads, recruiting and job applications

After you have selected the applicants you wish to meet with, it pays to plan out the interview in advance.

Following are two sample employee communications, announcing an impending job analysis project. The first was furnished courtesy of John A.

Five tips on managing telecommuters/remote employees

Many employers seek guidance about retaining employee records before and after they are hired. It can get complicated because of federal and state laws and regulations.

The ADA was recently significantly amended by the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (the ADAAA), which went into effect January 1, 2009.

Costly legal liabilities and noncompliance issues can be prevented with an HR audit. An HR audit helps by diagnosing or uncovering problems that can potentially take down a business.

Contingent workers—those workers placed in job assignments by staffing firms, such as temporary employment agencies or contract firms—frequently qualify as the

Employees who are currently using illegal drugs are not protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), although the law does provide alcoholics and rec

Roadway crashes are the leading cause of occupational fatalities for older workers in the U.S.

You are evaluating candidates for a team leader position at your company's oil refinery.

Use of psychological tests by employers has the clear potential to implicate privacy rights.

For accessibility standards issues, contact the State Building Commission at 770 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor, Suite 444, Montgomery, AL 36130.

Contact the State Commission for Human Rights at 800 A St., Suite 204, Anchorage, AK 99501-3669. Telephone: (907) 274-4692. Fax: (907) 278-8588.

Contact the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Civil Rights Division, 1275 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

Affirmative action programs.— It is the intent of the legislature to establish and maintain a policy of equal opportunity in employment for all persons and to p

Colorado Civil Rights Division, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202. Telephone: (303) 894-2997. TTY: (303) 894-7832. In-state WATTS: (800) 262-4845.