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Honoring Ted Kennedy
On August 25, 2009, Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy passed away. Ted Kennedy, as the public called him, and his work had a great influence on the human resource practices of today. In this special issue of Astronology, we pay tribute to Ted Kennedy by examining 6 areas of influence he had on Human Resources. The Senate will not be the same without Ted Kennedy.

The Importance of Job Descriptions
The EEOC recently published its Best Practices to assist employers in avoiding violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to employees with caregiving responsibilities (read more about avoiding caregiver discrimination claims at instanthrsolutions.com). One of the recommendations is that employers develop "specific, job-related qualification standards" to ensure that hiring decisions are based on an applicant's qualifications, rather than on his or her personal caregiving responsibilities. The same holds true for any other protected category under federal equal employment opportunity laws, including race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or age.

How do I determine if a business of my size is covered by the EEO laws
The EEOC counts all employees, including part-time and temporary workers, for purposes of determining whether an employer has a sufficient number of employees to be covered by the statues.
What is the Equal Employment Commission EEOC and Does it Cover Small Biz
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover all private employers, state and local governments, and education institutions that employ 15 or more individuals. These laws also cover private and public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor management committees controlling apprenticeship and training. 15 or more employees includes by its very definition includes small businesses.
Work at home Opportunities for the Disabled
People with disabilities often feel they are useless because they have limitations. They may no longer be able to work outside of the home. However, that doesn't mean they can't work. There are work at home opportunities for the disabled; in fact, working from home may be the perfect way for those with disabilities to contribute to their families' budgets.

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If You're Looking for Dedication Hire the Disabled
People with disabilities are almost three times more likely to live in poverty than people without disabilities. The disabled with jobs has remained steady at 35% for roughly twenty years. Employers complain about employees who don't care about their jobs, and yet there is a vast resource of workers who are ready, willing, anxious, determined and able just looking for an opportunity.

6 Quick and Easy Accessibility Issues That Make Your Visitors Happy
As more and more users gain access to the web it becomes increasingly important to ensure that your website is accessible to all, not just a few. Just as businesses must comply with the American Disabilities Act to ensure proper access to customers with disabilities, businesses should do all they can to make their websites accessible to all users regardless of the means in which they access the site. And of course not all accessibility issues involve meeting the needs of the disabled. What must be considered is the growing number of users that now access websites through non-traditional means, whether it be mobile phones or with images turned off. These users can still be your target audience and ensuring your site can be used through alternate avenues is essential to capturing that audience.

Work at home Opportunities for the Disabled
People with disabilities often feel they are useless because they have limitations. They may no longer be able to work outside of the home. However, that doesn't mean they can't work. There are work at home opportunities for the disabled; in fact, working from home may be the perfect way for those with disabilities to contribute to their families' budgets.
What is the Equal Employment Commission EEOC and Does it Cover Small Biz
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cover all private employers, state and local governments, and education institutions that employ 15 or more individuals. These laws also cover private and public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor management committees controlling apprenticeship and training. 15 or more employees includes by its very definition includes small businesses.
The Importance of Job Descriptions
The EEOC recently published its Best Practices to assist employers in avoiding violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to employees with caregiving responsibilities (read more about avoiding caregiver discrimination claims at instanthrsolutions.com). One of the recommendations is that employers develop "specific, job-related qualification standards" to ensure that hiring decisions are based on an applicant's qualifications, rather than on his or her personal caregiving responsibilities. The same holds true for any other protected category under federal equal employment opportunity laws, including race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, or age.

Managers Beware: Tips to Prevent Liability under the ADA
This article helps employers go beyond the policies set forth for FMLA and explores the ADA policy. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)policies go beyond what basic FMLA covers and has it's own set of rules to adhere to. There are strict guidelines you must follow in order to allow or disallow an employee to stay on disability leave after the 12-week FMLA coverage is over. Here you can find out what you need to know to ensure you are legally compliant with the ADA.

Government Does Not Create Jobs Or Wealth
Americans are starting to see behind the curtain, and they're refusing to buy what's behind it. Average Americans see the declining purchasing power of their dollars from the gas pump to the grocery store. They see someone in their family or neighborhood who's been out of work for over a year. They see unions tear apart state capitols for more rights to bloated salaries and benefits, and they see taxpayers stating clearly that such luxurious jobs can no longer be afforded. They see their own credit card bills and their own shaky retirement accounts. When the media asks them to believe what they're being told instead of what they see, average Americans shake their heads and worry....
Americans' Unhealthy Lifestyle Is the Leading Cause of Death
The leading cause of death in America is not heart disease, cancer, stroke or diabetes. It is the unhealthy lifestyle that most Americans are addicted to which is the true cause. A study by Mathew Reeves, a Michigan State University epidemiologist finds that only 3% of Americans maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is a situation that is causing dire consequences for millions of Americans. "I was really quite surprised at how low that number was,” said Reeves, an assistant professor of epidemiology." The research published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, found that only 3 percent undertook four basic steps that define a healthy lifestyle: Are you a 3%'er?
The Power of Decision
Patrick Hughes was born blind and crippled, but when someone asks about his disabilities he says, "What disabilities? I'd call them abilities." Instead of focusing his life on areas in which he is disadvantaged, he has exerted all his effort into his talents and passions. He is an amazing pianist! It all started with Patrick making a decision to focus on what he does well. What can we learn from people like Patrick? What do successful people have in common?
Insights from a another sales effort in China
Forgetting Chinese are very different from ourselves, Americans attempt selling to Chinese as they do with other Americans. When they fail to succeed, they can only return home befuddled by what may have gone wrong. Here is a story about a real-life sales situation in China, one that I hope will give you more insights to add to your quiver.
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