The document summarizes the top 10 HR lessons from 2012 according to various contributing authors to the HR Gazette website. It lists the top 10 lessons such as an employer's potential liability for harassment by independent contractors, the discoverability of social media posts in employment lawsuits, and whether FMLA damages are considered taxable payroll. It then continues listing thank you messages and contributing authors to the HR Gazette.
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Top 10 HR Lessons from 2012
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Top 10 HR Lessons
From 2012
From Our Contributing Authors
2. By Maria Danaher On HRGazette.com
A short time between an FMLA leave
and termination doesn’t always prove
a causal relationship between the two.
10
FMLA LOA TERMINATION
3. By Richard M. Wirtz On HRGazette.com
Regular and dependable attendance is
an essential job function under the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
9
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
4. By Colin Miller On HRGazette.com
An employer can fire an employee he
deems an “irresistible attraction.”
8
Termination
Jealous
Wife
Pretty
Nurse
Married
Doctor
5. Maatman and Maechtlen On HRGazette.com
The EEOC must try to settle a dispute
before it can sue the employer.
7
Claim
Made
Mediation
Attempted
Lawsuit
Filed
6. By Mindy Chapman On HRGazette.com
Employers may be liable for
harassment committed by
independent contractors.
6
Contractor
Misconduct
Employer
Liability
7. Bloom and Barry On HRGazette.com
An employer can take steps to protect
ownership of its social media presence
from loss through employee mobility.
5
Policy
Contract
Protect
Practice
8. Ellisen and McCloskey On HRGazette.com
FMLA damages may be
payroll taxable.
4
Payroll Taxable
Damages
FMLA
9. By Business Mgmt. Daily On HRGazette.com
Too close supervision can result in
constructive discharge claim.
3
Close supervision Constructive
Discharge
10. By Kimberlie Ryan On HRGazette.com
Employers who recognize state pot
laws might not lose federal contracts.
2
Pot Laws
Federal
Contract
11. By Lorene Schaefer On HRGazette.com
By Eric B. Meyer On HR Gazette.com
Posts and pictures relevant to
employment lawsuits are discoverable
even if allegedly “private.”
1
Discoverable
Relevant
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Of course, nothing in California is that easy.
there are all sorts of factual twists that can
change the way this law applies in your
particular situation.
Send questions or comments to:
Mary Wright, Editor, HR Gazette
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HR Gazette does not provide legal advice.
The content of this slide deck is for
informational purposes only. Before using
this information – or any information you
get over the Internet – consult your lawyer.
Nothing takes the place of advice from a
lawyer who knows you and your business,
and who understands the laws of the state
in which your business is located.
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Thank you to all of
our contributing authors
and readers.
2013 is going to be
a great year.
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• Business Management Daily
• Chris Reed
• Lori Dorn
• Richard B. Cohen
• Colin Miller
• Jonny Bonner
• Kimberlie Ryan,
• Tim Gould
• Eric Gardner
• Brian McDermott
• Amanda Couture
• Alex Craigie
• Eric B. Meyer
• Susan G. Fentin
• Marshall Tanick
• Josephine Noble
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• Alessandra Dimonda
• Andy Newbold
• Brian Rabitz
• Laurie Johnson
• David B. Ritter
• Cheryl Stanton
• Hema Chatlani
• Aaron Warshaw
• Lorene Schaefer
• Robert A. Sar
• Margaret S. Scholz
• Scott Graham
• Janine N. Truitt
• Michael J. Nader
• Maria Danaher
• Mary Wright
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• Deborah Bullock
• Kristen Frasch
• Deb Krier
• Julie Brook
• Investopedia
• Richard Korman
• Erin Richey
• Eve Tahmincioglu
• Jack Marshall
• Lyle Denniston
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• Alison Green
• Jay Acker
• Lorna Brett
• James Norton
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• Emily Glazer
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• Lisa Spiden
• Michael Schmidt
• Richard B. Cohen
• Human Resources Jnl.
• Steve Kamb
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