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| New Law Prohibits 'Genetic' Discrimination |
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Discrimination based on genetics will soon be illegal for U.S. employers. President Bush recently signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act into law, which goes into effect next year. The new law also prohibits discrimination in health insurance based on genetic information. Here is a look at how employers will be affected.
In other employment news, the economy is causing stress in the workplace. What can employers do? Click "Full Article" for ideas. |
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| Diabetes in the Workplace |
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The number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes is growing significantly. That means many employers are dealing with the implications in the workplace. Discrimination claims filed by diabetics are also increasing and the EEOC has issued guidance for employers on the problem. Here's a look at the highlights of the federal guidelines, along with some facts about diabetes. |
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| Labor Day: Build a More Engaged Workplace |
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Most employers know that some of their greatest assets are on the personnel roster rather than the balance sheet. But even at the best companies, many employees are just "phoning in" their efforts. That affects productivity and the bottom line. Click "Full Article" for some ideas on how to build a more dedicated workforce, and to learn the origins of the Labor Day holiday.
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| When Your Stock is Worth . . . Nothing |
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 You may own shares of stock that are worthless -- or close to it. Can you at least get a decent tax deduction? What about deducting a loss for stock in companies that lost most of their value because of accounting scandals? Here is an explanation of the basic capital loss rules to help you find out what you can claim on your tax return.
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