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Archive for September, 2009

Hiring Military Veterans Makes Sense

September 20, 2009 at 9:10 pm by: Celeste Blackburn

U.S. troops have already begun leaving some Iraqi cities, and we now are about a year away from the target deadline the Obama administration has set for pulling a significant number of combat troops out of that country. The United States has more than 140,000 men and women currently serving in Iraq, all of whom [...]

Aging Workers Present Golden Opportunities

September 20, 2009 at 2:18 pm by: Celeste Blackburn

By Gary Jiles
A wise employer recognizes that with age comes solid work experience. Thus, it is beneficial to both you and the employee to accommodate the needs of your aging employees. While an older workforce may trigger a few considerations, flexibility and additional training can ensure that your employees (and business) continue to prosper.

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity Protection Considered

September 20, 2009 at 2:15 pm by: Celeste Blackburn

By Stephen J. Stine

AT&T Pays $1.3 Million for Religious Discrimination

September 20, 2009 at 2:14 pm by: Celeste Blackburn

On July 31, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas entered a judgment against communications giant AT&T, Inc. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of two male customer service technicians who were suspended and fired for attending a Jehovah’s Witness convention. AT&T paid $1,307,597 to [...]