There is a sure-fire way to avoid the uncertainty of when and how the Supreme Court may — legal jargon in 3…2…1… — adjudicate LGBT rights under Title VII … Read more
Will DNA Testing Become the ‘Next Big Thing’ In Talent Development?
I’ve been testing many different, modern assessment technologies for the past few years. I must have tested over 25 different assessments, ranging … Read more
Closing the Gender Gap This International Women’s Day
In support of International Women’s Day today, organizations should be asking, What are we doing to make progress toward gender equity? Chances are the … Read more
Snap and It’s Gone: What to Do About Disappearing Evidence
Snapchat and other photo-sharing apps have redefined how users — and employees share information. Due to the ephemeral nature of Snapchat photos and … Read more
Another State Says ‘No’ to No-Poaching Deals
In most states, non-competition agreements between an employer and employee are legal, as long as there is some form of consideration (like money) to … Read more
What Should You Do About Political Talk?
They say “never talk about politics or religion” in the workplace. While that may be extreme, and at times unavoidable, there is certainly something to be … Read more
Website Accessibility Cases Push ADA Lawsuits to New High
The number of ADA Title III [prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the activities of places of public accommodations and commercial … Read more
If You Do Background Checks, Check This Out
I don’t blog much about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. For those of you who aren’t familiar with FCRA, I suggest that you call an employment lawyer. Like … Read more
EEO-1 Filing Deadline Extended
We don’t talk much about the EEO-1 report on The Employer Handbook. But here are some on TLNT. The EEO-1 is the federally-mandated survey of company … Read more
Do Your Duty Even When the Complaint Is Against the Boss
HR professionals face personnel challenges daily. Theirs is a service role – and their days are filled with opportunities to assist with hiring … Read more