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Bill Would Require Extensive Industry Background Checks
Legislation designed to reduce terrorist threats could have serious and far-reaching human resource ramifications for businesses that produce, handle and use certain types of chemicals. The House approved the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (H.R. 2868) measure on Nov. 6, 2009.
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Ricci Ruling Complicates Layoffs
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on hiring tests has made it riskier for employers to rely on adverse impact tests to help them make layoff selection decisions.
Congress Extends Unemployment Benefits
Within one day of the U.S. Senate's unanimous approval, the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Nov. 5, 2009, to pass legislation that will provide an extra 14 to 20 weeks of unemployment benefits.
Manpower: Use Contingent Workers More Strategically
More than 60 percent of employers worldwide do not view contingent labor as critical to business success, according to a survey conducted by Manpower Inc. But companies that are successful in the future will need to rely on strategic use of contingent workforce.
Seasonal Hiring Plans Reflect Those of 2008
With the national unemployment rate hovering dangerously close to 10 percent, the results of two recent surveys reveal the outlook for seasonal hiring in the fourth quarter of 2009 is projected to be similar to 2008 and a far cry from what it was a couple of years ago.
Mobile Recruiting Puts Talent in Palm of Recruiters’ Hands
Recruiters and technology experts say the way people apply for jobs and the ways in which recruiters look for candidates are evolving rapidly. They add that using a mobile device and having job boards and recruitment sites optimized for such devices simply makes sense—provided recruiters are keeping records and using diverse means to search for candidates so they don’t run afoul of any laws.
Experts: Recruiters Using Mobile Devices Must Keep Good Records
Recruiters increasingly are finding it easy to use their mobile devices to search for candidates via the Internet. But experts say they might be entering a legal minefield that could lead to thousands of dollars in fines—if they’re not keeping records on how they search for talent and following U.S. recordkeeping laws prohibiting discrimination.
Don’t Overlook Value of Older Hispanic Workers
As the traditional labor pool of workers 25 to 54 stagnates, older Hispanic workers can play a dynamic role in helping solve long-term challenges for many employers, according to the AARP report.
E-Verify Extended for Three Years
Retention Efforts Called Inadequate
Managers Focus on Diversity
Many Laws Impact Mexican Expats
Small Businesses Ready to Hire but Fear Benefits Costs
SHRM LINE: Job Market Recovery Will Be Slow
Job Fears Harm Workers' Health
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