Tortilla Maker Accused of Religious Intolerance Against Muslim Workers

As reported in the Minneapolis Star Tribune on May 28, 2008, a group of Muslim workers allege they were fired by a Mission Foods tortilla factory for refusing to wear uniforms that they say were immodest by Islamic standards. Employers are reminded, by this example, of their obligation to reasonably accommodate religious beliefs and practices.

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4 Signs You Are a Victim Of The "Employee Love Paradox"

Chris Young

Loyalty and Devotion to one's employees is generally a good thing.  However when ones loyalty to an employee causes a blind eye to be turned towards performance an organization's bottom line can really begin to suffer.  This article offers four signs that you have become victim to the "Employee Love Paradox"

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An Employer's Guide to Health Saving Accounts

To fully understand the requirements of these new accounts, the following discusses its terms and its advantages and disadvantages over Health FSAs and HRAs in a question and answer format. In addition, a chart comparing both Health FSAs and HRAs with HSAs is included at the end of this explanation.

It is important to remember this explanation is not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of your lawyer, accountant or other personal tax or financial advisor.

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