Human Resources


Hangman's Noose at Job Site Prompts DOJ Investigation

Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division Grace Chung Becker and Acting U.S. Attorney Laurie Magid announced the filing of a one count criminal complaint charging William Gould with interference with employment by threat of violence, a Class A misdemeanor.

'PITCH' Campaign to Promote Employment of People with Disabilities

Former major league pitcher and Olympic gold medalist Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, will be the campaign's spokesman.

Survey: More Employees Living Paycheck to Paycheck

"Workers who are facing challenges in this area may want to reevaluate where their funds are being allocated, so they can identify opportunities to reprioritize, recoup savings, and lighten their financial burden," said Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources for CareerBuilder.com.

AHIP Launches Long-Term Care Insurance Campaign

According to the group, most Americans are not focused on planning for long-term care and are not taking appropriate steps to protect their retirement savings should they need long-term care services.

DOL Announces Drug-Free Work Week is Oct. 20-26

The U.S. Department of Labor yesterday announced that this year's national Drug-Free Work Week will take place Oct. 20 through 26. The purpose of Drug-Free Work Week is to educate employers, employees, and the general public about the importance of being drug-free as an essential component of a safe and healthful workplace.

ICE Charges Donut Maker with Glazing Over Immigration Rules

The criminal information alleges that in April 2008, more than 40 percent of Houston-based Shipley Do-Nut's workforce were illegal aliens, the majority of I-9s were deficient or completed years after an illegal alien began working for the company, and that the company failed to take corrective measures.

BLS: Workplace Homicides Up 13 Percent in 2007

The majority of workplace homicides occur during robberies. In general, workers engaged in an occupation in which cash transactions take place are at greatest risk.

The Art of Resolving Conflicts

Quarrels at home, while driving, and at work sometimes escalate into dangerous and violent arguments. Those caught in the middle—including co-workers, family members, and emergency responders—are at high risk.



Online Guide Answers Questions About Employing Disabled Federal Workers

In a question-and-answer format, the online publication discusses special regulations that allow federal agencies to hire individuals with severe disabilities who are qualified for jobs without going through the usual competitive hiring process, as well as procedures that agencies are required to have for providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Developing Next-Level Leadership Power

Leadership:Making positive change happen.Working with and through others. Seeing and heading off snags to improvement at the earliest levels.Maintaining focus in times of distraction and turmoil.

Australia's Workers Urged to Focus on Safe Work Week

All working Australians should concentrate on and be involved in safety at their workplaces Oct. 19-25, the Australian Safety and Compensation Council says.

EEOC Q&A Guide Promotes Federal Hiring of Workers with Disabilities

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued a new question-and-answer guide aimed at promoting the hiring and advancement of individuals with disabilities in federal government employment.

DOL Settlement Provides $5 Million in Restitution for Pa. Health Plan

The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment in which the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA), its wholly-owned subsidiary and its trustees agree to restore $5 million to the fund and pay a civil penalty of $500,000.

Eight Three-Time Winners in 2008 Workplace Flexibility Awards

Another 25 organizations won Alfred P. Sloan Awards for the second time, the sponsoring organizations announced, and MIOSHA claimed an award.

Sudden Delay in Part of DOT's Drug Testing Changes

Stakeholders have 30 days to comment on Sec. 40.67(b), which requires employers to ensure all follow-up and return-to-duty drug tests are directly observed.

Tougher DOT Drug Testing Rules Now in Effect

Meant to curb the use of adulterants and cheating devices, the rules require observed collections for all return-to-duty and follow-up drug tests.

Lack of Exercise, Stress Have Most Negative Impacts, Workers Say

When asked, "What is keeping you from addressing this issue?" the number one response was "Don't know how to begin."

State Lauds Tobacco Cessation Plan's Physical, Fiscal ROI

"This should be a call to action for all health plans and employers to help workers quit tobacco. It's clear that physical health and fiscal health go hand-in-hand," said Dr. Mike Crutcher, Oklahoma's Secretary of Health and Commissioner of Health.

EEOC: Workforce Complaints Down, Investigation Times Improved

In FY 2007, federal employees and applicants filed 16,363 complaints alleging employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or reprisal--down from 16,723 complaints in FY 2006 and 18,000 complaints in FY 2005.

Rep. Miller Rips 401(k) Advice Rules

The U.S. Labor Department will issue them in Friday's Federal Register and says they will aid workers by giving them greater access to unbiased advice.

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