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August 26, 2009
David A. Selden Julie A. Pace

Employers should save documents that reflect their efforts to diversify their workforce through their recruitment sources. If employers rely on "word of mouth" referrals from existing employees, it is likely that the job applicants will mirror the demographic composition of the existing workforce. If the employer's existing workforce is not diverse, word of mouth recruitment will have the effect of perpetuating imbalances in the workforce.


August 8, 2006
Larry Grudzien, J.D., LL.M.
The following provides you, as an employer, with information about Health Savings Accounts (“HSA”) under Code Section 223. You should read this explanation to evaluate whether HSAs are either an alternative to, or in addition to, health flexible spending accounts (Health FSAs) under Code Section 125 or Health Reimbursement Accounts (“HRA”) under Code Section 105(h).

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.

July 20, 2006
Judith D. Snyder, SPHR

1. Successfully Defending Against Claims And Managing Costs

2. How To Win An Unemployment Compensation Hearing

3. Implementing Successful Cost Control Measures

May 23, 2006
Jack A. Raisner

1. Do Employers Have To Tell Employees that FMLA Leave Is Available?

Yes. Employers must post conspicuously a notice explaining the FMLA’s provisions and how to file complaints of alleged violations with the DOL. Employers must also include a statement of FMLA rights in their employee handbooks. Employers without employee handbooks must make statements of FMLA rights available to employees. §§825.300, 825.301(a).

2. Does the Employee Have To Give the Employer Notice of Intent To Take Leave?


April 14, 2006
Elissa Cadish
Hiring decisions are too often made by individuals who are not aware of all of the related legal considerations. This whitepaper will teach you what questions you can and cannot ask, how to avoid claims of discrimination or ADA violations, how to permissibly conduct background checks, and how to avoid potential future litigation.