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By Matthew A. Goodin Many employers find it advantageous to both the company and its workers when offering tuition reimbursement programs. However, one California case provides an illustration of a generous employer and an ungrateful employee—and an outcome that may be surprising.
By Joan Farrell, JD, Senior Legal Editor New amendments have recently been approved to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regulations, and employers must take notice and act accordingly. BLR® Senior Legal Editor Joan Farrell, JD, has the necessary information to bring you up to speed.
Health plans and their sponsors should pay close attention to the health care providers that are improving consumer experiences and clinical outcomes, and take note of how they are doing it. In a system where it’s every provider for himself, provider have little incentives to make it easier for patients to get care, to improve […]
By Bonnie M. Boryca, JD Some jobs require employees to be able to perform particular physical tasks. An employer may require applicants for those jobs to submit to a medical exam before beginning work. In certain circumstances, you may even require a current employee to submit to a medical or “fitness-for-duty” (FFD) exam to ensure […]
We have an employee who has been on intermittent FMLA for a long time due to his wife’s chronic health condition. May we ask for an updated medical certificate from his wife’s doctor? We are concerned that he may be misusing the system. It’s been 5 years since we obtained the first certificate of serious […]
Oftentimes employers neglect to take the critical first step in administering Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave—determining employee eligibility. Taking defined, consistent steps in determining employee eligibility helps employers not only properly deny leave when appropriate, but also to grant leave for a period of time that is reasonable and necessary.
By Jenie Van Hampton, JD A recent case decided by the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—provides helpful guidance for addressing “regarded as” disabled claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD Have you ever wondered whether the leave you approved was really allowed under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? What about accepting questionable medical certifications? How can you properly (and effectively) question FMLA medical certification when it seems that something just isn’t right?
Yesterday we looked at a survey by Accountemps® concerning boomerang employees, including how to encourage them to come back. Today we’ll explore some of the potential pitfalls of boomerang employees and how to avoid them, plus we’ll provide you an infographic with the survey results.
By Hugh Tonks In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Evan Hackel provided three ways to make interactions among employees more proactive and positive. Today, we present an article by Hugh Tonks, CEO of Thymometrics®, a supplier of employee engagement surveys. Tonks’ recommendation for improving engagement? Accountability on the part of management.