Crystal O'Brien
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Chemical Dependency and the Workplace
About once a week, MMC is asked to provide guidance in how to address suspected chemical dependency in the workplace. Sadly, among health care professionals, it is estimated that up to 15% of all deal with some form of chemical dependency, and among nurses up to 35% according to employee assistance experts. Across all industries, studies show that alcohol and drug abuse cost the economy an estimated $246 billion.... (posted by Crystal 332 days ago.)
About once a week, MMC is asked to provide guidance in how to address suspected chemical dependency in the workplace. Sadly, among health care professionals, it is estimated that up to 15% of all deal with some form of chemical dependency, and among nurses up to 35% according to employee assistance experts. Across all industries, studies show that alcohol and drug abuse cost the economy an estimated $246 billion.... (posted by Crystal 332 days ago.)
California Update: Civil Court Can’t Approve Settlement of Workers’ Comp & Discrimination Claims
In Steller v. Sears, Roebuck and Co. , (10/14/2010), Division Six of the California Court of Appeal held that despite the parties’ knowing intentions to dismiss pending workers’ compensation and civil claims, counsel for the parties’ could not release all claims by seeking court approval of a global (civil court) settlement agreement. In... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
In Steller v. Sears, Roebuck and Co. , (10/14/2010), Division Six of the California Court of Appeal held that despite the parties’ knowing intentions to dismiss pending workers’ compensation and civil claims, counsel for the parties’ could not release all claims by seeking court approval of a global (civil court) settlement agreement. In... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
Federal Update: Seventh Circuit Concludes Neck and Back Flare-Ups Amount to ADA Disability.
In EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc. (12/30/2010), the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed whether a trial court’s decision to dismiss a matter on summary judgment motion, against the EEOC, due to failure to substantiate an ADA disability. In AutoZone, parts sales manager John Shepherd consistently experienced missed time off from work until his employer forced... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
In EEOC v. AutoZone, Inc. (12/30/2010), the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed whether a trial court’s decision to dismiss a matter on summary judgment motion, against the EEOC, due to failure to substantiate an ADA disability. In AutoZone, parts sales manager John Shepherd consistently experienced missed time off from work until his employer forced... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
Are Text Messages Sufficient For “Calling In” Sick?
The 21st Century has seen the advent of lots of exciting technological changes which have greatly impacted how Americans communicate on a day-to-day basis. With those changes has come the phenomenon of texting. Rather than picking up the telephone, or even sending a detailed and comprehensive email, many people inform their employer that they will be reporting to work or not via text. But is this an... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
The 21st Century has seen the advent of lots of exciting technological changes which have greatly impacted how Americans communicate on a day-to-day basis. With those changes has come the phenomenon of texting. Rather than picking up the telephone, or even sending a detailed and comprehensive email, many people inform their employer that they will be reporting to work or not via text. But is this an... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
Career Blunders to Avoid
This list of job blunders may seem logical, but it never hurts to remind everyone of some commonplace, yet preventable, decisions that can be career breaking. The list has been adapted from advice offered by Jennifer Star, a New York City-based corporate recruiter and trainer. 1. Lying on Job Applications: Remember to tell the truth from the start. While "puffing" on resumes may seem harmless, not telling the truth in the... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
This list of job blunders may seem logical, but it never hurts to remind everyone of some commonplace, yet preventable, decisions that can be career breaking. The list has been adapted from advice offered by Jennifer Star, a New York City-based corporate recruiter and trainer. 1. Lying on Job Applications: Remember to tell the truth from the start. While "puffing" on resumes may seem harmless, not telling the truth in the... (posted by Crystal 1 year 16 days ago.)
Employers: Should You Give A Negative Reference?
What is an employer to do when faced with a request to give a reference for an employee who left on the worst of terms? In this month's highlighted case, an employee raised a concern that his employer was consistently providing him with poor work references. So much so, the employee claims he was out of work for months due to the poor references. However, when he finally landed a job, rumors were started... (posted by Crystal 1 year 258 days ago.)
What is an employer to do when faced with a request to give a reference for an employee who left on the worst of terms? In this month's highlighted case, an employee raised a concern that his employer was consistently providing him with poor work references. So much so, the employee claims he was out of work for months due to the poor references. However, when he finally landed a job, rumors were started... (posted by Crystal 1 year 258 days ago.)
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