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Companies: When to Call a Labor and Employment Lawyer – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

If you’ve ever heard an employment attorney at a seminar, you’ve seen us try to instill a sense of uneasiness in your belly. Image captured by Sharlyn Lauby after speaking at the 2016 SHRM Annual Conference in Washington, DC. I call this Spidey sense. When your Spidey sense goes off – no matter what the scenario – give us a call.

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Quick Shots for #HR and #Business Pros – March 2015

HR Bartender

Before I know it, I’ll be looking for 2016 Planners. Next week, I will be attending SHRM’s Business Acumen: Integrating HR Across Operations seminar here in Fort Lauderdale. SHRM offers various seminars like this one in cities across the nation and prior to their annual conference, which is being held in Las Vegas on June 28-July 1.

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Know What’s New for 2016 by Attending CalChamber’s Employment Law Updates Seminar

HRWatchdog

Governor Brown signed significant employment-related legislation into law for 2016. For clear explanations of your employer obligations, take a seat at one of CalChamber’s 2016 Employment Law Updates seminars in January. agrees: “I regularly attend CalChamber’s Employment Law Updates seminar and always learn something new.

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

After months of negotiation, they reached one in March 2016. This settlement was approved on March 3rd, 2016 and the matter was resolved. In June 2016, ACA International published statistics which showed a general decline in the rate of FCRA lawsuits. They proposed a settlement. In the settlement, ISSI agreed to pay $57,750.

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

After months of negotiation, they reached one in March 2016. This settlement was approved on March 3rd, 2016 and the matter was resolved. In June 2016, ACA International published statistics which showed a general decline in the rate of FCRA lawsuits. They proposed a settlement. In the settlement, ISSI agreed to pay $57,750.

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Working Remotely: Ideal Work Environment Or Threat To Culture And Employee Productivity?

15Five

Gallup reports that employees working remotely at least part-time grew from 39% in 2012 to 43% in 2016. According to BambooHR , 79% of workers still believe they accomplish their best work at the office as of 2016. Organizing company-wide or department specific retreats, off-sites, training seminars, etc.

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Looking for a Speaker for Your HR Event?

UpstartHR

Just recently I attended the 2016 Annual SHRM Conference in DC where I spoke at the SHRM Smart Stage about choosing the right HR technology for your company, but I also speak about a wide variety of HR, recruiting, and leadership topics. I have done seminars, workshops, conferences and vendor events as well.