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How To Avoid Caregiver Discrimination Claims
In April 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") published its Best Practices to assist employers in complying with federal anti-discrimination laws as they relate to workers with caregiving responsibilities. The Best Practices are not binding on employers and do not make caregivers a newly protected category under federal law. Rather, these are suggestions from the EEOC to encourage employers to consider "the ways in which family-friendly workplace policies can improve workers' ability to balance caregiving responsibilities with work." The EEOC asserts that these recommendations may also benefit an employers' workers, customer-base and bottom line by improving employee retention, increasing profitability and reducing costs associated with high employee turnover.

Who is Considered an Independent Contractor
An independent contractor is not legally considered an employee of a small business however; because of this classification, the rights and responsibilities that the small business owner has toward the independent contractor are different for those responsibilities he or she has for individuals classified as full or part time employees of the business.

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.
Sexual Harassment victim wins $100,000 in damages
A trainee neurosurgeon has been awarded $100,000 in damages after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal found that she was sexually harassed by a doctor during the course of her employment.

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Fax Broadcasting Legal Bindings
In order to prevent individual’s privacy, government has enacted several laws. These laws help in curbing unsolicited faxes, this article explains how.

In the Drivers Seat
Envision yourself in the driver's seat of your car. Where are you headed? What path are you taking? How long will it take you to get there? How do you get around traffic and road blocks? These are some questions that can be applied to life as well. How does one find the answer to these questions? By learning about, understanding, and applying the various powerful laws of the universe. These are the laws which govern our very existence.
Are Your Breaking the Law?
You may pay your taxes and stop at red lights, but that doesn't necessarily mean you haven't been breaking a few laws. I'm speaking about universal laws. The one you're probably most familiar with is the law of gravity. There's no disputing it. What goes up must come down. That's simple enough. But, did you know there are other laws that govern your life every day with the same power and consistency as gravity?

Protecting Your Employees and Company in the Face of Big Labor's Ambitious Legislative Agenda
Changes in labor laws are only a few months away. With the incoming Democratic administration and Congress, these laws that were once on the back burner are now at the forefront. Be ready for these changes, and this article will help you prepare so none of the impending changes will affect your organization.

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.

INSIGHTS ON WHY ALL MANAGERS SHOULD ATTEND EMPLOYMENT LAW TRAINING
Managers are often promoted without being trained on how "to manage". This article spells out why employment law training is so critical for managers to not only avoid liability for the employer but also for the manager. This article covers all aspects of a manager's job including hiring, firing, managing leaves of absence and explains how the employment laws impact every decision a manager makes. Learn about all the important employment laws including the ADA, FMLA, laws that prohibit sexual harassment such as Title VII as well as state anti-discrimination laws. An important article that managers won't want to miss.
How To Succeed In Your "Home Based Online Business Opportunity"
If you are trying to get financial freedom, explode your business or if you are just looking for success in life, read this article. In this article I will explain one of the laws of success. There are several laws in universe and we have to learn to work with these laws, because law is working all the time. Just like the law of gravity. It works for everyone and all the time, it does not matter who you are or where you are.

How to increase your abundance from a trickle to overflowing: 3 tips you probably do not know
Most of us have heard of The Secret and the Laws of Attraction. What most people do not know is that there is an exact science to following these rich laws. This article includes 3 tried-and-true tips for speeding up the flow of abundance into your life.
The Laws of Franchising Remain Unchanged
In the franchise industry there are certain truisms which have remained virtually unchanged over the years. I refer to them as The Laws of Franchising. The following are six of these laws.
California Labor Law Update: Recent Court Decisions Favor Employers
The State of California is notorious for its liberal, pro-employee court system and complex employment regulations. Labor laws in California typically favor employees, and employers have paid billions in settlements for a range of violations, such as wage and hour infractions, discrimination and wrongful termination. However, several high profile court cases in California recently favored the employer, providing some relief to the constant barrage of employment lawsuits.
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