Human Resource Compliance Helps SMBs Avoid ADA Litigation

Following the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, employers have seen a steadily increasing number of charges filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The 2008 figure of fewer than 20,000 charges has grown to over 26,000 in 2012. The monetary benefits from these claims has ballooned to nearly twice the 2008 amount as well. A 16-year history of ADA claims statistics is available at EEOC.gov

PEOs Helps Prevent EEOC Claims From Age Discrimination

When job hunters in their sixties and seventies seek employment, it is likely their hiring manager or supervisor is younger than them. This can cause problems if applicants are denied employment or an employee is treated differently and they feel it was a result of their age. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects individuals over the age of forty from age discrimination through the Age Discrimination Employment Act (ADEA).  This act prohibits discrimination due to age regarding:

PEOs Provide Human Resources Compliance and Best Hiring Tips

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Hiring is a difficult job. Recruiters and hiring managers are bombarded with hundreds of résumés and must sort through them to find a few potentially qualified applicants. After that, interviewers have limited meeting time to gather as much relevant information as possible that will help them make a decision on a candidate who could spends years working for them. In addition to the stress of hiring the right person, employers are faced with the responsibility of hiring for the right reasons.