ICYMI: The Missouri Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in favor of a gay employee who filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination based on sex stereotyping. https://goo.gl/6YfgFv #GlobalHR #HRTech
HR’s Commitment Is What Engages Blue-Collar Workers
ICYDK: Too many employers assume blue-collar employees aren’t all that interested in their work, engagement experts say. That’s likely a mistaken assumption. And if workers do have that kind of attitude, the problem may lie in the way you’re leading them. https://goo.gl/DYka1o #GlobalHR #HRTech
Viewpoint: Firing an Employee with FMLA Leave and Unexcused Absences
ICYDK: Can an employee certified for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave but who takes plenty more absences for various reasons be legally terminated? A district court ruled yes, but document the reason for each absence/tardy. https://goo.gl/EyuHc7 #GlobalHR #HRTech
Top Takeaways from Latest H-1B, L-1 Visa Data
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a wealth of information about the H-1B and L-1 temporary visa programs for professional talent, revealing trends about the programs, which employers are using the visas, and the demographics of visa recipients. https://goo.gl/XwtfNS #GlobalHR #HRTech