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Is autism protected by the ADA? A guide for employers

Business Management Daily

However, as with any other disability, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) decides ADA protection on a case-by-case basis. There’s a lot to learn about managing employees with ASD, so read on to learn everything employers need to know. It’s also illegal to fire an employee due to having ASD.

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OSHA to Retailers: Make Black Friday Safer for Workers

HR Digest

Is a $20 Black Friday bargain worth trampling a worker who earns $9 an hour? In 2008, at a Long Island Wal-Mart, over 2,000 people trampled into the store five minutes before it was scheduled to open. After the 2008 Black Friday tragedy, OSHA released an annual set of “Crowd Management Safety Guidelines” for retailers to follow.

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Thoughts on India, its HR/technology space and the latest on Oracle

Ahmed's Universe

Considering that France is at #14, maybe I should talk to my employer about relocating to Chennai, Pune, Gurgaon or the very Bangalore. Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison said during a diatribe against the whole concept at an investor Q&A in 2008.

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Talent Acquisition Needs More Change [infographic] – Friday Distraction

HR Bartender

For instance, back in 2008, over 60 percent of companies uncovered a lie or misrepresentation on a resume. I was also surprised at the number of companies that background screen contingent workers (86 percent). Organizations need to include contingent workers in their talent acquisition strategy. But that was a good surprise.

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4.4 million employees are covered by corporate health insurance

Employee Benefits

More than four million people are now covered by health insurance through their employer, according to data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). million in 2022, the highest number since 2008. The number of employees benefitting from health insurance increased by 8% from four million in 2021 to 4.4 million in 2022.

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Benefits in a Multi-generational Workplace

InterWest Insurance Services

Because of this, employers have to be crafty in how they set up their benefits packages so that they address these various needs. But don’t fret, getting something that everyone likes into your package is not too expensive, particularly if you are offering voluntary benefits to which you may or may not contribute as an employer.

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4 Reasons Employees Are Quitting Post-COVID-19

Best Money Moves

economy is currently experiencing the highest rate of workers quitting their jobs that we’ve seen in the last two decades.” In 2018 and 2019, workers were already quitting jobs at record rates. But the problem of compensation can be traced further back, before even the 2008 financial crisis.