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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

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The CEO of Bausch & Lomb from 2001-2008 faked an MBA from a business school he didn’t graduate from. This last example is unique because of its implications for criminal justice. Among the minority of employers who do check college credentials, most only check a student’s attendance or graduation dates.

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Are Employees Entitled to Leave During an Emergency or Natural Disaster?

HR Daily Advisor

Surprisingly, I have found her adage to ring true for employment law. I think we tend to be reluctant to admit that our professional lives are anything other than Instagram-perfect, so it’s a rare occurrence for even close friends and family to come to me with questions about their employment and compensation rights.

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How to Avoid Common Form I-9 Violations

HR Daily Advisor

In addition, Form I-9 could contain sensitive information about your employee—for example, proof of national origin—that is best kept separate from performance and disciplinary documentation. Jones, JD is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Incorrectly altered documents.

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What Are Whistleblower Laws and How do They Protect Employees?

Global People Strategist

What Are Some Common Examples of Wrongdoing That Whistleblowers Report? Some common examples include: Fraud. Despite the protections offered by whistleblower laws, there are still some risks associated with speaking up about wrongdoing. Other countries have similar laws in place. Corruption. Abuse of power.

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Does That Law Apply to Me? Sick Leave Laws Raise Questions for Out-of-State Employers

HR Daily Advisor

If you were a California employer, then California employment law applied. If you were a Texas employer, then Texas law applied. The law does provide some exemptions for employees—for example, independent contractors are not considered employees, nor are workers under the age of 18. Well, OK, then.

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DOL Issues First Opinion Letters in 9 Years, Provides Clarity on FMLA and FLSA Matters

HR Daily Advisor

In the Opinion Letter, the DOL reminds us that the FLSA does require short rest breaks up to 20 minutes in duration to be compensated, as such breaks are primarily to the benefit of the employer. Jones, JD is a Senior Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Follow Holly Jones on Google+.

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Focus on Job Descriptions to Eliminate Costly Employment Discrimination Lawsuits

Compensation Today

What this Case Means for HR As the Pfizer case illustrates, job descriptions need to be complete and include job functions that may seem apparent, for example "driving” versus "riding." Being specific is important because an employer is not required to hire an additional employee to perform essential job functions for a disabled employee.