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Don’t consider weight in hiring; obesity may qualify as a disability

06/01/2003
When weighing hiring decisions, make sure you don’t consider the applicant’s weight, unless it’s clear that it would prevent the person from performing the job’s …

Union ‘salts’ can shake your hiring policies.

06/01/2003
So-called ‘salts’ are pro-union applicants who try to win jobs in hopes of organizing a nonunion company. You can’t simply reject such applicants because of their …

Supreme Court: Fewer small firms covered by ADA, but check state law

06/01/2003
It’s clear that companies with fewer than 15 employees aren’t required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). But do company shareholders …

Seek out tax credits for hiring certain ‘disadvantaged’ workers

06/01/2003
Want to save your company some money, and look good in the process? Point out the tax incentives available if your company hires people from certain …

Beware legal risks of using school transcripts in hiring

06/01/2003
Worried that poor grades and lax attendance might spell an employment risk, more employers are requesting applicants’ school transcripts. Our advice: …

Outsourcing workers won’t let you escape wage-and-hour laws

05/01/2003
When it comes to basic compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), simply calling your hourly workers “outsourced employees” won’t let you off the hook …

Hiring new college grads? Keep your salary offers in check

04/01/2003
You won’t face a bidding war with competitors over new college graduates. Reason: Starting pay for most new grads is lower than it was just one year ago, most notably in …

Hiring summer interns? Keep it legal, dude

04/01/2003
Expect a bumper crop of eager interns this summer, thanks in part to the still-struggling economy. While internships can be a win/win situation for employers and students, …

Monitor your job board’s security; fake want ads appearing online

04/01/2003
Monster.com recently notified users that scam artists could be using its job board to pose as employers and post phony want ads. The bad guys’ goal: Collect personal information from unsuspecting …

Be wary of giving employees automatic post-injury drug tests

04/01/2003
Steer clear of drafting (or continuing to follow) a company policy that says all employees involved in workplace accidents will automatically receive …