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What Are Allowable Religious Requirements for Hiring?
Last Updatedin Recruitment
HR Question: When hiring for my religious-based organization is it legal for me to require candidates to be of the same religion? HR Answer: While religion is protected under Title VII, there is a Religious Organization Exemption that permits religious organizations to give employment preference to members of their own religion when hiring. This exemption […]
Does A Hospital Overnight Stay Qualify for FMLA?
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
HR Question: We have an employee that was admitted to the hospital overnight for a reaction to a medication. The condition does not meet the parameters of a serious health condition. He was only ill for two days and had no follow-up with the doctor. Does this hospital overnight stay qualify for FMLA? HR Answer: […]
How Can HR Professionals Reduce Workplace Violence?
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security
HR Question: How can we reduce workplace violence? HR Answer: The numbers are staggering and undeniable. According to SHRM’s 2019 study, 48% of HR professionals reported some type of workplace violence incident in their organization. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported in the same year there were 888,220 events or exposures involving injury […]
What is Equal Pay Day?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
HR Question: I keep seeing information about “Equal Pay Day” during Women’s History Month. What is Equal Pay Day, and how can I recognize it in my organization? HR Answer: Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day that puts into perspective the 23% pay gap between a woman and a man in the same role. Based […]
How To Organize Employee Records And Remain Compliant
Last Updatedin Recordkeeping
How To Set Up The HR Function In Your Company
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
Recruiting Etiquette
Last Updatedin Recruitment
Question: This is supposed to be a tough job market with too many job seekers and not enough jobs. I would think job seekers would be extra careful about their business etiquette. But I’ve called and emailed would-be candidates to the point of “stalking” with no response – how many times should I try before […]