SHRM LegalEase
Legal terminology often seems inscrutable, even though the legal terms bandied about by lawyers frequently have very straightforward meanings. SHRM's Workplace Law LegalEase provides plain English definitions of common legal terminology for HR professionals to put relevant legal developments into sharp focus for your HR practice.
HHS Enters First Resolution Agreement over HIPAA Rules
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has entered a resolution agreement with an entity covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules.
State Workplace Law News
State Recognition of Civil Unions, Same-Sex Marriages Is Complex Issue
Even if your state does not authorize same-sex civil unions or marriages, it is inevitable that couples who had such ceremonies performed in states that do recognize them will move to your state sooner or later. A law professor reviews the legal ramifications.
Upcoming Webcast
Genetic Information in the Workplace: What the New Law Demands Presenter: Burton J. Fishman, attorney, Fortney Scott
July 30, 2008, 2 p.m. ET
In this webcast, Burton J. Fishman of the law firm Fortney & Scott, will review relevant provisions of the GINA law, outline concerns for employers and suggest steps companies can take now to be in compliance with this new legislation. Register for this webcast.
Filter Out Perilous Company E-Mails By Fredric C. Leffler and Lauren Palais
Given the high volume of communications transmitted via e-mail, the employer that fails to monitor company e-mail does so at its peril.
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