Employment Articles:

European Employment Changes Create Weak-Dollar Opportunities
Vyoma Nair, co-founder of Nair & Co, talks about opportunities the weak dollar presents to U.S. companies expanding internationally. American goods have become more competitive globally and increasing numbers of companies in the United States are employing people overseas to service their foreign customers. On the other hand, Europe appears to have woken up to the reality of this and is tackling the contradiction of wanting jobs for its people and on the other side having currently in place restrictive employment legislation such as the French 35-hour week.

Employment Law Training Increase By Businesses That Are Combating The Use Of Modern Technology
Modern technology in the workplace is a vital tool, from mobile phones to Blackberries, but it should not be used to take shortcuts in the workplace In today?s competitive marketplace, most businesses would not be able to survive without the very latest technology, but sometimes, companies and their staff can take things too far, and it?s important this is never allowed to happen

nowHIRE.com and Edge Information Management Provide Integrated ATS and Pre-Employment Services
Companies collaborate to seamlessly integrate background and drug testing services into the recruitment and hiring processes.

The MedZilla Report: December Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health
Even though several medical and pharmaceutical companies announced plans for layoffs and restructuring, The MedZilla Report shows little change in the amount of people searching for new jobs.

Hundreds of HR Professionals Gather for Nation?s Most Dynamic and Valuable Employment Law Conference
Leading employment law attorneys to explain at two-day symposium how HR professionals should adjust policies in light of new laws, court decisions, and regulations. 13th annual event delivers practical, real-world answers to questions about FMLA, discrimination, harassment, union organizing, documentation, and much more.

Law School Course Outline for Employment Discrimination Law
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Factual Employment Screening Part 1
We have all heard in recent years that the need for a substantive policy of conducting pre-and post-employment background checks exists in more than just defense contractor and fiduciary-based enterprises. Today, with the overwhelming preponderance of employer liability litigation, and with negligent hiring being the focal point of round-table discussions of some of the plaintiff's firms, the need for thorough background checks has been substantiated.

Home Employment - Your Eight Step Guide To Home Employment
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Neither is there an easy way to earn money, especially from home. To make yourself employable, you need to ensure that you have the required skill sets as well as good marketing and interpersonal skills. A sound portfolio (for aspiring writers, editors, photographers, designers, etc.) is a must.

Guidelines For Planning & Conducting Employment Interviews
As a small business owner and manager, you are faced with a number of challenges. One of which is the hiring and managing of your employees. You are responsible for the productivity of your people in an ever changing business environment.

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Self Employment
Have you ever dreamt of running your very own business from the comfort of your own home? Have you ever had to work late, work on weekends or even Public holidays simply because the boss moved up the deadline on a particular project? Have you found yourself out very early in the morning yet still reaching to work late, pushing shoving and fighting for transport to get to work or if you are a driver have to sit in a car no for hours in grid lock traffic with no air-condition ?, You think and wonder about the benefits being self employed.

Employment Discrimination Laws and Application
Employment Discrimination in the U.S. Employment discrimination has been a long-time problem in many states in the U.S. This occurs whenever the employers or the top ranking official in a company unjustly single out their employees or applicants based on the following reasons:

Employment Law: Can You Stop Employees ?preparing? To Compete?
The relationship between employer and employee is founded on a continuing bond of trust and confidence. In relation to this, the terms ?duty of fidelity? and ?fiduciary duties? have arisen in relation to employees and directors respectively. These terms have been around for many years but defining the extent of these duties remains a challenge.

Central Ohio Flextime Employment Site Generates Online Buzz with Major Media
Several major media sites recognize the online buzz being generated around a new Central Ohio employment site geared at flextime businesses and professionals.

2007 California Employment Law Update: Conference Prepares Employers for New Changes
The Employer Resource Institute (http://www.ca-answers.com) is pleased to announce the second annual California Employment Law Update conference at the Claremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley, California on December 10-12, 2007. This exclusive conference for California employers and human resource professionals is sponsored by the same people who produce the award-winning California Employment Law Answers. Attendees will get the latest California-specific updates on new laws and cases, including real-world best practices tips, from the state's leading employment experts.

LegalShore, Parrent Smith Team Up to Provide Online Employment Law Compliance, Background Checks
LegalShore, a SaaS employment law compliance software company, and Parrent Smith Investigations, a Southern California-based private investigation firm, have entered into a teaming agreement. Under the agreement, the two companies will offer clients the option of obtaining background checks online through LegalShore's Flexpoint application.