Introduction October is disability awareness month and, despite other events dominating most conversations, it’s important to shine a spotlight on workers that are sometimes overlooked. In recognition of the month and in support of the differently abled members of our community, we’d like to offer some guidance for effectively addressing disability in the workplace. Like […]
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The FFCRA and Distance Learning
While all of us hoped that COVID-19’s impact on our lives would be winding down by now, it’s clear that the viral groundhog saw his shadow and we have a long winter ahead. In addition to all the restrictions and burdens that society was previously dealing with, we now have the added confusion of work-from-home […]
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Background checks can create risk, in the form of employment law violations when they are performed or negligent hiring suits when they aren’t performed. The employer is always liable for this risk, even if the check is performed by a vendor. With these facts in mind here is a brief guide on navigating employer background […]
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