May 18, 2012

Workers' Compensation and Sex -- What Actions Are Within the Scope of Employment?

 

A woman injured while having sex during a business trip is awarded workers' compensation. Learn why and what the scope of employment means for workers' compensation claims. Read more...

 

Arrest and Conviction Records Under More EEOC Scrutiny - When Is Use of Past Crimes Hiring Discrimination?

 

The EEOC issued new guidelines for using arrest and conviction records. Read why employers face a risk of discrimination charges when they use these records and ways to avoid the risk. Read more...

 

ADA Recruiting and Hiring Rules - Employers Beware!

 

One lawyer solicits a pool of ADA plaintiffs to sue multiple employers in New York City. How is your organization avoiding ADA risk? Read more...

 

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Latest Numbers

Unemployment Rate

8.1% in Apr 2012

Payroll Employment

+115,000(p) in Apr 2012

Average Hourly Earnings

+$0.01(p) in Apr 2012

Employment Cost Index (ECI)

+0.4% in 1st Qtr of 2012

Productivity

-0.5% in 1st Qtr of 2012

Source: Department of Labor

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