Employer Liability under FMLA and ADA
This article is part of a series that compares and contrasts various aspects of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Ask the Expert: Is Surgery Continuation of Intermittent Leave (or Separate Event)?
I have an employee who has been taking intermittent leave for pain and injections for a condition for over a year. He is having surgery due to the condition. Is this considered a separate event or a continuation of the prior treatments?
California, Illinois, and Nebraska Update Leave Laws
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD For more information on these and other recent developments in state leave law, see the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), sick leave, and maternity and pregnancy topic analyses for your state.
How to Prevent Workplace Violence
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD, Senior Legal Editor Yesterday, we heard from BLR’s Senior Legal Editor, Susan Schoenfeld, JD, concerning workplace violence prevention. Today, more on the subject, including what policy you should implement to help prevent such violence.
Are You Missing These Leadership Traits?
By Catherine Moreton Gray, JD Senior Managing Editor Yesterday’s Advisor presented the first six of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s ten qualities that made Abraham Lincoln a great leader. Today, we present the final four.
12 Recruiting Stats You Need to Know
Competition to attract top talent is fierce, so you need to stay up-to-date on the latest recruiting strategies to win the talent war. This infographic highlights 12 key takeaways from HR Daily Advisor’s Recruiting Best Practices for 2016: New Research and Insights.
Obama’s Supreme Court nominee may not be a friend to employers
On March 16, President Barack Obama announced his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy left by the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama’s nominee, Judge Merrick Garland, was appointed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in 1997 and has served as chief judge since 2013. Battle lines over […]
5 Tips for Managing Your Talent Brand Rep on Mobile and Social Media
What is your talent brand rep? Is it better, worse or equal to your corporate brand? And why is this important? Your corporate and talent brand reputation are top reasons todays job seekers connect with the desire to work for your company. Not only that, a recent LinkedIn report states “The impact of a strong […]
New FLSA overtime rule a step closer to reality
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rule greatly expanding the number of workers eligible for overtime pay has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, a necessary step before the rule can be finalized. The new rule is expected to make nearly five million workers lose their exempt status […]
Ask the Expert: Grace & ‘Run Out’ Periods for FSA Claims
Our claim submission deadline for Flexible Spending Account claims is March 1. Are we OK to use this date since it’s reflected in our Summary Plan Description (SPD)?