July 26th we celebrated the 21st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). I shared this with friends and family on Facebook and Twitter and to my surprise, not many of them acknowledged or even “liked” my status. I have to admit, due to my job and personal reasons, I have become more knowledgeable about the ADA. Today, I’m sharing the basics to remind others how the ADA affects our daily lives and employment. Continue reading ‘The ADA in the USA Helps Us Every Day’
Posts Tagged 'HR Policy'
The ADA in the USA Helps Us Every Day
Published August 22, 2011 Employment ClosedTags: ADA, Attitude, Employment, Employment Law, Houston, HR Policy, Workforce Solutions
Keys to Unlocking a Lockout
Published June 6, 2011 Employment ClosedTags: At work, Employment, Houston jobs, HR Policy, Keep a job, Layoff, Lockout, Pink Slip, Preparation, Workforce Solutions
The NFL is currently facing one of its longest work stoppages ever, as players and owners continue their incendiary dispute as to how they should split up nine billion dollars. When players reported for off-season workouts and practices, the owners took legal action, barring them from the facilities. As things currently sit between both parties, no immediate resolution appears likely. Continue reading ‘Keys to Unlocking a Lockout’
Too Close for Comfort
Published May 23, 2011 Employment ClosedTags: At work, Attitude, Employers, Employment, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, HR Policy, Job Search, job seekers, jobs, Layoff, Pink Slip, Unemployment, Workforce Solutions
Although recent labor reports indicate that overall job losses have slowed, what is your best course of action if your office is still in layoff mode and your own employment status might suddenly be in jeopardy? Welcome to the new world of employment uncertainty.
Your immediate reaction and proper preparation could significantly shorten your length of unemployment if bad news does arrive. Many people go through a short period of relief after learning that they have managed to hang onto their own job when those around them have been let go. But eventually, those feelings can morph into sadness, anxiety or even guilt. Some co-workers in your office might opt to explore other jobs in order preempt the next round of pink slips. What should you do? Continue reading ‘Too Close for Comfort’
Unemployment Benefits and Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Published May 1, 2011 Employment ClosedTags: Employee Relations, Employers, Employment, Employment Law, Houston, Houston jobs, HR Policy, Social Security Benefits, Unemployment, Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Solutions
The question of applying for Social Security Disability Benefits while on or applying for State Unemployment Benefits comes up more often these days. Some individuals might think this would be a good option for them, after all, you are unemployed, have a disability that will impact your life for 12 months and/or lead to death, need to cover bills, haven’t been successful yet in finding a job, and it can take a long time for your Social Security Disability benefits to get approved. Shouldn’t there be an easy answer? Continue reading ‘Unemployment Benefits and Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits?’
