Is The Flu Covered by Worker's Comp?
December 31, 1969

The Arkansas Worker’s Compensation Law has a number of primary purposes, one of which is to pay disability benefits and reasonable and necessary medical expenses to all legitimately injured workers who suffer an injury or disease arising out of and in the course of their employment. A.C.A. § 11-9-101. In determining whether these laws cover the Flu, the two key phrases to look at are “injury or disease” and “arising out of and in the course of employment”.

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Voluntary Veterans Preference Act 598
December 31, 1969

Currently, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended 1991, at 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e, prohibits voluntary veterans preferences in employment as unlawfully discriminatory under Title VII due the potential disparate impact of female employees and applicants.

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Impact of Cultural Differences in the Workplace--Class April 1st
December 31, 1969

Recent trends indicate a growing need for U.S. businesses to develop cultural competencies for working with foreign nationals and with diverse populations in their own organizations.

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CONGRATS Brent Carroll, Select Staff --AR Business Forty under Forty!!!
December 31, 1969

Katie Webb, Stacey Lane, Lois Benitez, BRENT CARROLL, and Lex Orr.

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Obama's Appointment of NLRB Members...
December 31, 1969

The Supreme Court Strikes Down President Obama's Appointment of National Labor Relations Board Members Made During a Three Day Recess of the Senate.

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Denying Unemployment Benefits for Failing to Pass a Drug Test
December 31, 1969

On October 23, 2014, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that three unemployed claimants were entitled to unemployment benefits after they were terminated for failure to pass a drug test as a result of their lawful marijuana usage under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA). 

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NOARK Member(s) graduate Leadership Benton County... Congrats!!!
December 31, 1969

The Leadership Benton County program provides leadership training specific to the regional issues facing the county, and serves as the chamber’s training ground for future leaders in Benton County. Goals of the 12-session program include identification and motivation of individuals with leadership potential; acquainting participants with community needs, challenges and opportunities; offering a forum for dealing with community issues; and challenging future leaders to become involved with local issues and the process of decision-making.

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USCIS Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Form I-9
December 31, 1969

USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 24, 2015, to inform the public of proposed changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The public may provide comments on the proposed changes for 60 days, until Jan. 25, 2016.

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Invitation for Free Fiduciary Regulation Education Webinars
December 31, 1969

Hagan NewKirk is bringing to ARSHRM for FREE.  Rob Thorpe and his group have and will continue to be a huge supporter of ARSHRM.  If you see them tell them thank you.

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