Editor’s Note

Various researches have shown that people with serious mental disorders are willing and able to work. Yet, their unemployment rates remain extremely high. Stigmatizing views of that of the employers make it challenging for people with mental disabilities to stay in a competitive workforce.

Are Mental Health Conditions Protected Disabilities?: What the latest EEOC update states

Most employers are aware that Title I of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), prohibit employers from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of an actual, perceived, or record of disability. 

Legal and Compliance Excellence Advertisers: January 2017

The Brewing Millennial Security Maelstrom

Millennials are growing faster than any other group in the modern workforce. Defined as young people who were between 18 and 34 years old in 2015, they are expected to encompass 75 percent of the total workforce by 2025. Even today, they represent the largest group of people actively working in the United States, easily edging out baby boomers, aged 51 to 69, who previously held that distinction.

When Paranoia Is Justified: Cybersecurity and hack

Almost daily, news of security hacking of major computer systems is announced. Information is king and whoever can hack into systems can reap rewards. The “good guys” find ways to protect and secure data when threats become known. But, protecting information ahead of a hack is important. What strategies and methods can be considered and implemented to protect company data?

Two-Step Verification To Prevent Cyber Attacks: Why is it critical?

Imagine a sophisticated hacker gained access to your business’ data, then cleared all timesheets and schedules for your employees and froze your payroll system, even gaining access to bank account information.

What The New ACA Guidance FAQ #35 Includes?: A summary of the key points

On December 20, 2016, federal officials released FAQs About Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 35 (FAQ #35) in an ongoing series of informal guidance regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A summary of the key points from FAQ #35 follows.

Cybersecurity Is In Need Of Communication Help: You’ve been “phished?” At least, you’re not alone

​You’re in HR at Seagate, the Cupertino, Calif.-based tech company, and you’ve just realized you’ve handed W-2 forms for some 10,000 employees to someone claiming to be the company’s CEO. Or you’re a payroll clerk at social media darling Snapchat, and you’ve given away personal information on current and former employees.

A Partial FLSA Wish List: Possible changes in employment laws and enforcement policies

Presidential elections have typically sparked speculation about possible changes in employment laws and enforcement policies. But this seems to be especially true now, due in part to the discussion already occurring about revisions in the compensation requirements for the federal Fair Labor Standards Act's "white collar" exemptions.

Hiring And Firing: Things you might not know about HR law

​During the MADE Festival 2016  in Sheffield, dozens of interesting business workshops and presentations popped up all over the Steel City. Topics ranged from marketing and leadership, to finance and technology.