http://www.zibb.com/hr/interstitial/newsblogs/hr Zibb. The Global business search engine. en-US search@zibb.com (RB Search)Copyright (c) 2007 Reed Business Information. All rights reserved.Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:42:10 GMTSun, 22 Nov 2009 17:42:10 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/hr/interstitial/newsblogs/hr http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://www.kycases.com/2009/11/coa-2009-minutes-november-20-2009-nos-11791204.htmlCOA 2009 Minutes: November 20, 2009 (Nos. 1179-1204) 26 decisions 10 published Published Decisions with digest and link to full text decision at AOC 1180 - REVENUE AND TAXATION, TAX NEXUS W/KENTUCKY THE REVENUE CABINET OF KY. V. ASWORTH CORP AFFIRMING IN PART, REVERSING IN PART, AND REMANDING ** **http://www.kycases.com/2009/11/coa-2009-minutes-november-20-2009-nos-11791204.htmlHrSun, 22 Nov 2009 17:42:10 GMThttp://www.veredus.co.uk/job/Director_of_Evidence_Analysis_and-18204/We are looking to fill the role of Director of Evidence, Analysis and Strategic Development in Newcaslte - some travel within the UK will be required. Register with us for regular updates by email.http://www.veredus.co.uk/job/Director_of_Evidence_Analysis_and-18204/HrSun, 22 Nov 2009 13:53:14 GMThttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015552-407.stm?cmpid=news.xmlQ. You recently became pregnant and expect to continue working through the pregnancy and after maternity leave. Although the initial reaction has been positive, is it possible you will face negative repercussions in the office?http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09326/1015552-407.stm?cmpid=news.xmlHrSun, 22 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.approvedindex.co.uk/indexes/HRConsultants/articles/employment-law-brief-guide.aspxWhen running a company the first thing you need to be aware of is employment law. As an employer you have obligations to your workers as they have responsibilities and obligations to you. The first thing is you would best make sure you are paying your staff at least the minimum wage.http://www.approvedindex.co.uk/indexes/HRConsultants/articles/employment-law-brief-guide.aspxHrSun, 22 Nov 2009 05:01:36 GMThttp://abcnews.go.com/Business/us-workers-rights-report/story?id=9131397U.S. lags other countries on sick leave, parental leave; women may suffer the most.http://abcnews.go.com/Business/us-workers-rights-report/story?id=9131397HrSun, 22 Nov 2009 04:14:23 GMThttp://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport-environment/bp-dumped-as-safety-role-model-1.933523The oil giant BP has been dropped as a leading example of good safety practice by the national workplace watchdog following outrage from occupational health experts.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/transport-environment/bp-dumped-as-safety-role-model-1.933523HrSun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.hazards.org/greenjobs/blog/2009/11/22/bp-the-killer-they-like-to-forgive/This week UK magazine the New Statesman announced its ranking of ’20 green heroes and villains.’ Among the “panel of environmental experts” judging the awards was John Browne, the UK peer whose reputation was earned at the helm of global petrochemicals giant BP.http://www.hazards.org/greenjobs/blog/2009/11/22/bp-the-killer-they-like-to-forgive/HrSun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4749885.Unions_vow_to_put__ring_of_steel__round_every_Brighton_job/?Union activists vowed to build a ring of steel around jobs in public services following the impact of the bin strike.http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4749885.Unions_vow_to_put__ring_of_steel__round_every_Brighton_job/?HrSun, 22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.4hoteliers.com/4hots_fshw.php?mwi=4603In this challenging market, hoteliers are concentrating on salvaging short term profits by driving revenues and trimming expenses, while the industry is very focused on the short term, the debate in Washington has focused on a topic that mahttp://www.4hoteliers.com/4hots_fshw.php?mwi=4603HrSun, 22 Nov 2009 00:22:57 GMThttp://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUST26414120091121TOKYO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Struggling carrier Japan Airlines Corp (JAL) plans to propose cutting pension payments to its employees and retirees by an average of roughly 40 percent, a Japanesehttp://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUST26414120091121HrSat, 21 Nov 2009 09:11:25 GMThttp://rdmag.com/News/FeedsAP/2009/11/environment-br-firm-turns-national-training-programs-digital/Learning Sciences Corp., about 18 months old, has signed The Fox Network Group, NBC Universal, the Sports Production Safety Group, the HEI hotel management company, PCS Nitrogen in Geismar and Louisiana state government agencies, says Chief Executive Officer Peter J. Ranzino.http://rdmag.com/News/FeedsAP/2009/11/environment-br-firm-turns-national-training-programs-digital/HrSat, 21 Nov 2009 08:26:38 GMThttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/6608929/Shutting-office-over-Christmas-is-indirect-discrimination-against-other-religions.htmlShutting the office over Christmas could be seen as discriminatory by followers of some religions, according to a leading employers group.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/religion/6608929/Shutting-office-over-Christmas-is-indirect-discrimination-against-other-religions.htmlHrSat, 21 Nov 2009 07:01:43 GMThttp://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/education/article/SWET21_20091120-223408/307106/Sweet Briar College will temporarily suspend retirement benefits and lay off some workers to make up for a $950,000 revenue shortfall caused by lower-than-expected fall enrollment numbers. The college enrolled about 40 fewer students than it projected this fall, said President Jo Ellen Parker.http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/education/article/SWET21_20091120-223408/307106/HrSat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMThttp://www.kansascity.com/business/story/1583980.htmlThe unemployment rate edged down in October from 9.5 percent to 9.3 percent in Missouri and from 6.9 percent to 6.8 percent in Kansas, according to state breakdowns released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Missouri added 4,000 workers to its nonfarm payrolls, seasonally adjusted, andhttp://www.kansascity.com/business/story/1583980.htmlHrSat, 21 Nov 2009 04:27:35 GMThttp://www.unitetheunion.com/news__events/latest_news/super_union_debates_challenges.aspx?lang=en-gbThe challenges facing workers in an economic downturn will be debated when Unite, the biggest unionhttp://www.unitetheunion.com/news__events/latest_news/super_union_debates_challenges.aspx?lang=en-gbHrSat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23772264-commuters-face-combined-strikes-on-bus-and-tube.doLondon is facing a wave of bus and Tube strikes that could cause chaos for millions of passengers.http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23772264-commuters-face-combined-strikes-on-bus-and-tube.doHrSat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.thisismoney.co.uk/pensions/ask-an-expert/article.html?in_article_id=494573&in_page_id=53946&ito=1565When I retire and take out an annuity what happens to the fund, if as a widower I die suddenly? My daughter is my next of kin When I retire and take out an annuity what happens to the fund, if as a widower I die suddenly? My daughter is my next of kinhttp://www.thisismoney.co.uk/pensions/ask-an-expert/article.html?in_article_id=494573&in_page_id=53946&ito=1565HrSat, 21 Nov 2009 00:16:35 GMThttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/competition+to+rename+pensions/3431717Elaine Higgleton, editorial director at Collins English Dictionaries, said: "The word pension is part of the fabric of British life, but clearly some younger people are finding it off-putting.http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/business_money/competition+to+rename+pensions/3431717HrSat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:04 GMThttp://www.personneltoday.com/hrspace/blogs/trav_burge/archive/2009/11/20/forget-the-pitfalls-find-the-workforce-management-benefits-of-social-media-and-networking.aspxOne of the best things about business travel is that I pursue a couple of endeavors not normally suited to day-to-day office work. One is to take a stephttp://www.personneltoday.com/hrspace/blogs/trav_burge/archive/2009/11/20/forget-the-pitfalls-find-the-workforce-management-benefits-of-social-media-and-networking.aspxHrFri, 20 Nov 2009 23:56:31 GMThttp://www.forbes.com/2009/11/20/layoff-tracker-unemployment-leadership-careers-report.htmlAOL lost $138 million worth of subscribers in the third quarter and is struggling to implement a $200 million restructuring effort with a goal of saving $300 million a year.http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/20/layoff-tracker-unemployment-leadership-careers-report.htmlHrFri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:10 GMThttp://www.internetnews.com/government/article.php/3849521?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+InternetnewsRealtimeNewsForItManagers+%2528InternetNews+Realtime+News+for+IT+Managers%2529Bipartisan legislation designed to limit foreign labor via temporary guest worker programs.http://www.internetnews.com/government/article.php/3849521?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+InternetnewsRealtimeNewsForItManagers+%2528InternetNews+Realtime+News+for+IT+Managers%2529HrFri, 20 Nov 2009 23:05:44 GMThttp://www.xchangemag.com/hotnews/verizon-shedding-wireless--landline-workers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+xchange+%28xchange+News%29A news brief: Verizon sheds workers in its wireline and wireless divisions.http://www.xchangemag.com/hotnews/verizon-shedding-wireless--landline-workers.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+xchange+%28xchange+News%29HrFri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:59 GMThttp://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2009/11/20/nokia-lays-330-research-and-development-staff?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dmwmedia+%28Digital+Media+Wire%29Espoo, Finland - Cell phone maker Nokia (NYSE:NOK)announced on Friday that it will lay off up to 330 employees from its researchand development operations, representing about 2%http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2009/11/20/nokia-lays-330-research-and-development-staff?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dmwmedia+%28Digital+Media+Wire%29HrFri, 20 Nov 2009 21:23:06 GMThttp://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=21401Employers took 2,127 mass layoff actions in October that resulted in the separation of 217,182 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefitshttp://www.reliableplant.com/article.aspx?articleid=21401HrFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:36:32 GMThttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091120/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/us_state_unemploymentIn a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091120/ap_on_bi_go_ec_fi/us_state_unemploymentHrFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:14:05 GMT