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By Personnel Legal Alert - Alexander Hamilton Institute
- The U.S. Supreme Court had agreed to put an end to the disparate impact/Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) debate once and for all. But it changed its mind and...
(Added: 4-Jun-2002 Hits: 171 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Personnel Legal Alert - Alexander Hamilton Institute
- Very few courts have tossed in their two cents on the question of whether employees can bring hostile environment claims based on age. Which means that most courts...
(Added: 18-Apr-2002 Hits: 140 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Managers Legal Bulletin - Alexander Hamilton Institute
- A layoff is pending, and you need to decide on whom to let go. You review employees' performance evaluations, thinking this is one of the most objective ways to make your decision. But...
(Added: 18-Apr-2002 Hits: 117 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Julie Crane, Rita Risser and Ann Kiernan
- Everything has changed after September 11, 2001. This article answers some of the most pressing employment law questions in light of the recent tragedies.
(Added: 7-Oct-2001 Hits: 158 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Paul Barada
- Summary
Employees can sue employers if harmed by another employee.
Exercising reasonable care can protect employers.
The type of care should correspond with the position.
(Added: 20-May-2001 Hits: 168 Rating: 0 Votes: 0)
By Dave Bowman
- In a drive to regain an age-old prerogative, organizations across the U.S. are insisting that employees sign a statement that packs a powerful economic punch. The statement gives the boss the right to fire workers "at-will," for any reason or no reason.
(Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 138 Rating: 10.00 Votes: 1)
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