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The Employer Handbook BlogSex addiction. That isn’t a disability under the ADA is it? Or IS IT?!?!
I’ll bet you that they didn’t ask about this on the SHRM-CP exam, did they? Continue reading
You’ll want to consider updating your employee handbooks ASAP — especially in PA, NJ, and DE — to avoid this potential lawsuit
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I’m willing to bet that, somewhere in your handbook, most of you have a section on military or USERRA leave. USERRA protects service members’ reemployment rights when returning from a service period in the uniformed services, including those called up from the reserves or National Guard, and prohibits employer discrimination based on military service or obligation. Continue reading
Could you spot your employee’s phony COVID-19 vaccination card? Ok, then what?
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General alerted the public about a variety of COVID-19 scams, ranging from fake contact tracers COVID-19 survey scams asking for all sorts of personal information (e.g., Medicare number, financial information) to offers to sell fake vaccination cards.
Yesterday, NY busted a fake COVID-19 vaccination card scam.
A Florida doctor can no longer see patients allegedly after selling $50 mask waivers on Facebook
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It’s tough enough dealing with employees who submit shady doctor notes to avoid masks or getting a COVID-19 vaccination. (I find that letterhead printed on a Saltine is a dead-bang giveaway.) But, what happens to the doctors that write these opt-out letters?
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A bunch of attorneys — an ENTIRE BAR ASSOCIATION! — says that ALL EMPLOYERS should REQUIRE vaccinations for COVID-19
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On Friday, the New York State Bar Association announced its recommendation that every employer in the state require that all workers get vaccinated for COVID-19, except those with legitimate medical conditions or religious concerns. Continue reading
Wait! You mean we can raise insurance premiums for unvaccinated employees?
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Earlier in the week, you may have heard the news about a company assessing unvaccinated employees a $200 surcharge to offset the rising costs of health insurance attributable to COVID-19. Continue reading
Imagine testing positive for cocaine at work … and getting to keep your job?!?
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A little Thursday lesson on the importance of consistency, precise language, and following your rules. Continue reading
I’ve got poll results on mandatory vaccinations. Plus, hold September 1 at Noon ET for the next Zoom!!!
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Since the FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, President Biden has asked employers to mandate employee vaccinations. The American Medical Association has echoed the sentiment.
But are more employers really ready to require COVID-19 vaccinations? Continue reading
FDA approves the first COVID-19 vaccine. Is your business ready to mandate vaccinations? (POLL)
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Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it had approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine as the first COVID-19 vaccine.
Could changing someone’s shift schedule really create a discrimination claim?
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I have a not-so-hypothetical situation for you. Let’s see how you handle it.