Reporting Ghost Interviews and No-Shows
"Ghosts" are a prominent symptoms of today's hot job market. The incidence of interview no-shows and new hires who never report to work has spiked in the full employment economy. Federal contractors should review disposition codes and accurately report ghosts to stay compliant with affirmative action provisions.
Is Zero Tolerance a Nuclear Option?
Zero tolerance policies can produce counterproductive results, according to EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum. Attorney Robin Smith agrees and provides examples of ways absolute policies can go nuclear.
50 Years After ADEA: Age Discrimination Still Persists
50 years after Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), age discrimination is still prevalent among U.S. employers. An abstract of a report by Victoria Lipnic, Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Georgia’s Hands-Free Law: What Employers Need to Know
Georgia's new hands-free law adds new restrictions on drivers' use of cell phones and electronic devices. Here's a history of the regulations and specifics about what's permitted, what isn't, and what employers should do now.
NLRB Oks HR Policies (Again)
A new memorandum from Peter Robb, the National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, reinstates 9 standard employment policies that had been deemed unlawful by the Obama administration NLRB. Here's an overview of what's lawful, what's not, and where you should exercise caution.