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Preventing Genetic Discrimination

The Language Gap: Managing a Multilingual Workforce

The increasingly multicultural workplace of modern day America has created a multilingual workforce as well. In the past, companies advocated English-only policies, however, with immigration rates on the rise, a multilingual workforce is the result of business necessity.

When Can English-Only Policies Work?

How will they Impact Vendor Compliance Requirements?

SaaS or Software-as-a-Service has grown steadily in popularity over the past few years mainly due to its low cost, low maintenance, reduced time to deploy, and multi-platform functionality.

However, this growth has also given rise to concerns over data integrity and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) regulatory requirements.

SOX Compliance

Anti-Harrassment Federal Compliance May Not be Enough for Employers

Employers and HR professionals who believe they are in compliance with federal law may expose themselves to the legal intricacies required by state law with regards to harassment and discrimination cases in the workplace.

Federal Compliance Not Enough

New Parity Act Provides for Improved Mental Health Coverage and Benefits
On September 18, 2007, the Senate passed a parity act that seeks to expand the 1996 Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA). The bill seeks to ensure equality for mental health benefits. The bill which applies to group health plans of 50 or more employees requires mental health coverage to offer additional components including: