In a case that it characterized as one of first impression in the federal courts of appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held last week that the Uniformed Services.
Business law basics for HR: 8 things every HR professional needs to know
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Business law isn’t just for lawyers, HR professionals also need to know the basics. Human Resource professionals navigate an increasingly complex business and legal environment. One misstep can mean entangling your organization in a web of regulatory red-tape and litigation. But a good grounding in business law can prevent or ameliorate most problems. From the Constitution to contracts and employment law, here are some top do’s and don’ts.
The constitutional basics of business law
We are a nation of laws and every organization whether for-profit, non-profit or governmental must follow those laws. Laws flow from our founding documents first and foremost the U.S. Constitution. Here are some of the Constitutional protections and provisions that apply to businesses.
Veterans employment discrimination guidance updated Bradford J. Kelley A wheelchair sits outside the Atlanta VA Medical Center in May 2013. (David Goldman/AP) On Nov. 27, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided new guidance related to the employment discrimination challenges that face our nation’s veterans. More specifically, the EEOC issued three revised documents that address how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) apply to veteran employees and those employing them. The updated guidance is especially important because post-9/11 veterans have suffered from higher unemployment than other veterans and civilians. Scholars and political leaders have acknowledged that the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and the protracted wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have put many veterans in a perilous employment situation. First, and most notably, U.S. Reserve and National
Effingham, IL / Effingham Radio
Jan 27, 2021 2:20 PM
Effingham, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of the Department of Defense, presented the Seven Seals Award to
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce for meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve. Effingham Chamber President and CEO
Norma Lansing accepted the award, which was presented by Illinois ESGR Chair Laurie Silvey. The award presentation took place during the Chamber’s First Friday lunch hour meeting. The award also recognized the fact that Lansing promoted and organized an ESGR Statement of Support of Guard and Reserve signing ceremony for Chamber members, an event hosted by Silvey.