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The recent tragedies in Boston and in West, Texas, remind us how our lives can change in an instant. In the blink of an eye, lives are lost, homes are destroyed, livelihoods are forever changed, and the selfless acts of kindness of strangers and neighbors become paramount. Amidst the devastation, Mr. Rogers purportedly said, look for the helpers. As a business owner, you try to do your small part to help and reach out to your community in need. As an employer, however, can you afford to be such a good helper? See More...
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Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its Genesis HealthCare Corp. v. Symczyk decision, holding that a putative collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) may be mooted and dismissed where the defendant employer offers to fully satisfy the claims of the named employee plaintiff prior to the class being certified. See More...
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Many Americans suffer from hearing loss. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, age-associated hearing loss is the most common cause of hearing loss in older adults, and, in 2008, 31% of Americans older than 65 years had the condition and 70% older than 85 years did. When and how that loss can be considered a “disability” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) depends on a number of factors. See More...
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Emily Herx, a Catholic-school teacher sued the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and the St. Vincent de Paul School after her contract was not renewed. She received news of her job ending shortly after she discussed undergoing in vitro fertilization (“IVF”). She claims discrimination based on her gender (female) and her disability (infertility) after she was told she was not being retained due to “improprieties related to church teachings.” Her contract required her to conduct herself at all times in accordance with the “teaching authority, law and governance of the Church in this Diocese.” The Catholic Church teaches IVF is immoral.[1] See More...
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Before advertising for a position you need to fill, take time to evaluate the position itself and the qualities and skills a person would need to do the job. Providing a clear job description with a list of applicable qualities and skills and qualities gives applicants a sense of whether they are suited for the job without overwhelming them, and it also helps you develop the right interview questions to pinpoint the right person for your organization. See More...
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