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If HR is doing its job, why the jump in complaints?


May 2, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Age discrimination, Communication, Complaint investigation, Disability discrimination, Employment law, Hiring, Managers, Money, Race discrimination, Sexual harrassment, Special Report

Discrimination charges against employers last year jumped to the highest number since 2002. With all the emphasis on following the law and training supervisors, why do things seem to be getting worse?

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Q&A about the new rule on reduced health benefits for retirees


April 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Age discrimination, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money

Why was the rule changed to allow reduced benefits for retirees? What are the advantages? Disadvantages? Get the answers to key questions about the new rule.

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Do hiring managers really favor younger women?


April 11, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Age discrimination, Employment law, Gender discrimination, Hiring, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Ask anyone sitting in the hiring seat if younger women get preferential treatment over older women, and the answer will almost always be “no, never.” But is it a fib? And is it possible hiring managers give preference without even thinking about it?

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7 interview questions supervisors should never ask


April 4, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Age discrimination, Communication, Disability discrimination, Employment law, Gender discrimination, Hiring, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Managers, Supervisors

For all the books and articles listing all the warnings about interview questions, the list of no-no’s really boils down to just the Stupid Seven.

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News: Supreme Court says it’s OK for employers to reduce retiree health benefits


March 28, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Age discrimination, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Incentives, Latest News & Views, Money, policies

The long battle appears to be over, as the High Court ruled that employers can reduce health benefits for retirees age 65 and over.

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