HR Headlines  National New Guidance on Performance and Conduct Issues Under ADA September 05, 2008 - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a guide addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to a wide variety of performance and conduct issues. Sexual Harassment Policy = Protection from Liability? September 05, 2008 - If an employer maintains a sexual harassment policy and an employee doesn?t use it, is the employer then exonerated from liability for sexual harassment? A federal court sitting in Pennsylvania recently faced that issue. Be sure to check HR.BLR.com's News section for all the latest stories. White Papers  Latch onto Leadership Roles for HR August 22, 2008 - Minnesota consultant Leigh Bailey believes that one of the key characteristics of leaders, including those in HR, is maturity. What he means is extensive self-awareness--the kind that permits an HR pro to see that someone else's priorities, such as those of the CEO or CFO, are more important than his or her own. Supremes Issue More End-of-Session Rulings August 22, 2008 - As usual just before justices adjourn for the summer, the U.S. Supreme Court was busy in June. Three decisions affecting employers were handed down on June 19, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a fourth important ruling. Be sure to check HR.BLR.com's White Papers section for all the latest stories.

HR Forums  • Requiring FMLA • Re: 24 Hour Pay in Texas • Re: A sexually charged workplace - what to do? Read about all the latest discussions in the HR Forum What's New  BLR's 2008 Military Leave Survey BLR has launched its first annual Military Leave Survey. The survey asks about military leave policies as they relate to paid leave and about the effect that military leave has had on organizations. We will be sending a free copy of the results to participating employers. The survey should take you no more than 15 minutes to complete. The deadline for participating is Wednesday, September 10. Take the survey ... Quizzes: • Workplace Security for Employees • Workplace Harassment--What Supervisors Need to Know • Employment Law For Supervisors--What You Should and Shouldn't Do Be sure to regularly check the What's New page for the full list of newly added content. HR Poll  How often does your organization update employees on financial results? More than once per month Monthly Quarterly Annually Never We keep our employees in the dark View previous polls

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