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The Definition of "Voluntary" Wellness Programs Is Changing—Here's How to Adapt

Cornerstone On Demand

The verdict of a recent federal lawsuit is changing the definition of voluntary wellness programs, and your company's offering may have to evolve to comply with the new regulation. This approach complies with the new definition of strictly "voluntary" wellness programs, and doesn't push the envelope.

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Managing A Total Talent Workforce – The Impact Of The Gig Economy

Accurate Background

Participants in the gig economy have historically been considered independent contractors , which means they are not typically afforded the same legal rights, healthcare provisions, retirement benefits and anti-discrimination protections as full-time or contracted employees. . .

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What To Do If You’re Placed On Suspension – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I was placed on suspension in November 2016. I’d definitely follow up at least once a week (unless told otherwise), in writing via email with a read receipt and delivery receipt, something to the effect of: “I am following up on my suspension which commenced on [date]. That’s exactly what this HR Bartender reader is saying as well.

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WIRTW #427 (the “treat me like your mother” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

The lot was definitely rocked today for School of Rock Strongsville’s fall show preview. A video posted by Jon Hyman (@jonhyman) on Aug 21, 2016 at 6:07pm PDT. Here’s what I read this week: Discrimination. Medical Marijuana Use: a New Cause of Action for Discrimination? — Like today’s. Full shows on Sept. via The L•E•Jer.

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DOL doubles down on joint employment under the FMLA

Ohio Employer's Law

Simultaneously with its FLSA guidance, the DOL also published guidance on joint employment under the FMLA , and it’s definitely worth you time. Not retaliate, discriminate or interfere. 2016 is shaping up as the year of the joint employer. If this issue is not on your business radar, it’s most definitely time to re-calibrate.

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Death By Lousy HRM — The Whole Story In One Sitting!

In Full Bloom HR

The first chapter was posted 12-6-2016 (the finale on 12-30-2016), and then the fat really was in the fire. Was Cummins acting on his own or were there others conspiring to bypass the laws on non-discrimination in employment? His team would take care of probing those sources carefully.

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Book Review: Applied Psychology in Talent Management (8th ed.) by Wayne Cascio and Herman Aguinis

Workplace Psychology

At the beginning of the book, the authors provided this confusing definition of adverse impact: “Adverse impact (unintentional) discrimination occurs when identical standards or procedures are applied to everyone, even though they lead to a substantial difference in employment outcomes (e.g., The adverse impact ratio is SR 1 /SR 2 =.10/.20