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What plaintiff’s lawyers don’t want HR pros to know

08/11/2009

Want to know how to get under the skin of the lawyers who represent employees? Ask one. They won’t all cop to what sinks their cases, but attorney Whitney Warner did. Learn what she fears most when staring down an employer in court.

Prepare your workplace for a possible flu pandemic

05/05/2009

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25 Off-Limits Interview Questions

05/01/2009

White Paper published by The HR Specialist, copyright 2009 ______________________ Job interviews present a minefield of legal problems. One wrong question could spark a discrimination lawsuit. That’s why you should never "wing it" during interviews. Instead, create a list of interview questions and make sure every question asks for job-related information that will help in […]

Federal Contractors Must Use E-Verify to Confirm Worker Eligibility

06/10/2008

Employers doing business with Uncle Sam will soon have to begin using the government’s E-Verify Internet-based employment eligibility verification system. Critics say the system is already inaccurate and overburdened. If you’re a federal government contractor, you need to know about this big change. If you’re just generally concerned about increasingly complex employment eligibility rules, we’ve got the info you need.

HR Groups Rally Around Legislation to Create New Electronic Verification System

03/04/2008

Congress is considering legislation that would create a new mandatory electronic employment eligibility verification system to replace the current, widely criticized E-Verify program. HR groups are applauding, in part because 90% of employers already use the software on which it is based. Learn more about a proposal that could greatly simplify a cumbersome process.

Safely serving alcohol at company parties

12/01/2007

Q. I’m an HR director and I’m planning our company’s holiday party. What is our liability as the host if we serve alcohol?

37 Health Care Cost Containment Strategies

01/03/2007