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Psychotherapy Helps Employees Return to Work Sooner

27. April 2012

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Psychotherapy Helps Employees Return to Work Sooner

Employees mostly suffer from common mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, etc. An interesting therapy has been brought by American Psychological Association to bring back to work soon, the employees who were in sick leave. After the therapy, there were no adverse effects reported. A study showed improved mental health of the employees. The study [...]

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Woman Claims Retaliation for Opposing Discrimination Against Another Employee

27. April 2012

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Woman Claims Retaliation for Opposing Discrimination Against Another Employee

A woman sued her former employer for retaliation due to her opposition of racial discrimination – discrimination aimed at another employee. The arguments in court relied mostly on the validity of the evidence presented. The woman worked as an administrative assistant at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 159 (IBEW) in Madison, WI. She [...]

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New Challenges in Idaho for Older Workers

26. April 2012

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New Challenges in Idaho for Older Workers

Mark Slussler has worked has as a power engineer in Idaho for nearly three decades. However, he has plans to retire during the month of July. And, as he leaves his position, known for improving power systems for the company he works for, he will be taking everything he learned with him. And, the major [...]

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Company, Union and Retirement Plan Administrator Sued for Purported Fraud

26. April 2012

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Company, Union and Retirement Plan Administrator Sued for Purported Fraud

Alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) provisions involved a lawsuit with 225 plaintiffs, all current or former workers at an Ohio steel mill and members of the United Steelworkers of America (USW) union. They sued the union, their employer and the plan administrator. The mill had changed ownership numerous times, but [...]

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School Board of Portage Votes for Administrative Reorganization

25. April 2012

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School Board of Portage Votes for Administrative Reorganization

The Portage School Board is going to give the superintendent, Ric Perry, a chance to put his plan into full action. Perry has a plan for administrative reorganization, believing it will help the school board and school district. And, while they are giving him the chance to prove himself, they also plan to keep an [...]

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Age Discrimination, or Simply Outdated Contact Information?

25. April 2012

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Age Discrimination, or Simply Outdated Contact Information?

A former air traffic controller sued the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), citing a violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) for not rehiring him. But it was his untimely charges and responses to court filings which ultimately cost him the case. The man worked for the FAA from 1974 to 1981. President Regan [...]

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Burnsville Schools Scolded for Secrecy

24. April 2012

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Burnsville Schools Scolded for Secrecy

The public records agency in Minnesota is scolding the officials of Burnsville, Eagan, and Savage schools because of their failure to release records that are meant to be public, which had to do with a severance payment of $254,814 given to one of the former employees of the school district. It is believed that they [...]

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U.S. Airways Employee Complains of Facebook Photo, Alleges Retaliation

24. April 2012

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U.S. Airways Employee Complains of Facebook Photo, Alleges Retaliation

Reputed threats, allegations and a sexually explicit photo: Just another day at the airport. A woman employed in customer service at U.S. Airways’ New Orleans Airport learned that a co-worker had posted a picture of her on his Facebook page. The picture showed the woman leaning over, exposing a portion of her underwear. She complained [...]

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School District in Hillsboro Loses Administrators

23. April 2012

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School District in Hillsboro Loses Administrators

The school district in Hillsboro has recently made announcement about some changes that will be coming, which includes retirements of several administrators who are currently working for the school district. The Human Resources Assistant Superintendent, Lu Biado, who once worked as the principal for Brown Middle School in the district, has set to retire at [...]

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Employers Using Social Media to Learn More About Job Applicants

23. April 2012

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Employers Using Social Media to Learn More About Job Applicants

There was a time when employers learned what they could about prospective employees with information garnered from interviews and background checks. A recent survey from CareerBuilder, however, showed that your future boss might have checked out your social media sites as well. According to the recent study, 37 percent of respondents, including hiring managers and [...]

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