June 9, 2010 11:34 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer15 Comments
Could perfume use by a co-worker really be the basis for an ADA claim? You might not think so, but one manager learned the hard way that even seemingly innocuous claims can’t be ignored. Read on to learn what happened and how this ADA claim lead to a $100k settlement.
June 7, 2010 10:30 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer20 Comments
Is telling an applicant he or she is “over qualified for the job” just code for “you’re too old”? It’s an argument plaintiff’s attorneys will make in cases where experienced workers are passed over in favor of their younger, less experienced counterparts. Read on and find out where the courts draw the line between legitimate business reasons and age discrimination.
June 4, 2010 11:15 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Parental leave for school events is an important but unaddressed concern in many companies. More and more, employees want a greater work-life balance and savvy HR leaders are working to help them achieve that goal. Here are guidelines for crafting a sound parental leave policy.
May 28, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
If an employee’s performance begins to falter, you can document and correct it without regard to their disability. But if you don’t reasonably accommodate that person, then it’s ADA discrimination. Read on and learn how your company can stay in full ADA compliance while both protecting workers’ rights and employee performance standards.
May 24, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
Nobody wants to cry at work, but it happens. Employees sometimes get upset, stressed out or frustrated and their emotions take over. So what should you do if one of your workers breaks down? How do you take control of the situation and help the employee save face? Read on and learn four stress management tips managers can use to defuse an employee’s tearful moments.
May 21, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. MeyerLeave your thoughts
When dealing with troublesome employees, it’s tempting to tell them, “You’ve got a bad attitude.” But that’s the ONE thing you should never say. Coaching employees who like to challenge authority requires thought and patience. Read on to find out what you should do, and say, to change the behaviors of ‘bad-attitude’ workers.
May 19, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Even when an employee termination seems perfectly justifiable, managers need to think twice. Is it possible that the employee will claim discrimination? Is there any reason the courts might see his point? Did you follow a sound progressive discipline process? Is it documented? Here’s an actual case where all of these questions came into play.
May 17, 2010 11:01 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer6 Comments
Do you know what the “interactive process” is? Do all of your organization’s managers know? If not, it’s a good time to learn about ADA requirements – before an employee comes to discuss a disability issue. Discover how properly handling the ADA “interactive process” can prevent serious legal trouble.
May 12, 2010 9:08 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer4 Comments
Not matter what business you’re in, employees sometimes make mistakes. But what separates high-performance organizations from the rest is how they deal with those mistakes. Read on to learn how one enlightened leader turned a $25,000 business blunder into a valuable employee training lesson.
May 7, 2010 11:00 amPublished by Stephen J. Meyer6 Comments
Employee praise can be a powerful tool to keep employees engaged and loyal to the company. But when delivered the wrong way, it can destroy workplace morale and your credibility. Read on and discover four ways employee praise can backfire.
