The Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has recently ruled that an employer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it used a personality test on prospective managers. In Karraker v.... Read more »
Let’s face it. Hiring decisions are some of the most critical
decisions that an employer makes. Even under the best circumstances, the
costs of training and orienting a new employee are significant. A poor
hiring... Read more »
Moving up the list of the most common types of employment related challenges by terminated employees are claims of retaliation. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the number of retaliation... Read more »
Many companies have experienced layoffs over the past few years, and the worst of the bad times may be over. Still, as every human resource professional knows, corporate reorganizations, including outsourcing, mergers,... Read more »
Starting in 2006, plan sponsors can allow participants to make after‑tax Roth contributions to 401(k) or 403(b) plans through a qualified Roth contribution program. Roth contributions are available under new Internal Revenue... Read more »
