Obesity discrimination: Can you be turned down for a job because of your weight?Brad answers the question, "My friend was turned down for a job, and I think it's because...
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Hiring? Be sure you're asking the right (and legal) questions. Avoiding Illegal Interview Questions Are you asking illegal questions when interviewing job candidates? In 2017, CNBC conducted a poll on illegal questions...
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The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter to an unnamed company stating that gig workers who connect via apps or online platforms are legally deemed independent contractors...
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Can an employer legally exclude an applicant based on a misdemeanor in their criminal background? At face value, a criminal background is not a protected class – meaning applicants with...
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You conducted dozens of interviews and were excited about several applicants. You made a pretty amazing salary offer to your top candidate – and then found out they rejected your...
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How do you ensure your small business stays productive with the right staff in the right roles when there are 7.6 million job openings (January 2019) in the U.S. all waiting...
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If you’ve put off thinking about your company’s role in the gig economy, you’re not alone. But without addressing some common concerns posed by the gig economy, your company may...
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I’d love it if every one of my employees looked at their paycheck and thought, “I just won the lottery!” But it’s not going to happen. I’m a realist. Still,...
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When you’re determining how much to pay a new employee, setting your company’s policies regarding employee salary disclosure, or deciding whether salary history should be discussed in the application process,...
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When it comes to running a business, basic HR elements have to be in place, no matter the company's size (think hiring, payroll, workers’ comp, etc). But at what point...
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