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Thanks to cost pressures exacerbated by the Affordable Care Act, narrow-network plans have increased in popularity because of their lower premiums, but plans using such networks need to think about associated potential problems with poor provider access, balance billing and provider directory information. Detailed information about the latest regulatory and legislative measures to prevent balance […]
Each month, BLR® conducts a nationwide survey of human resources professionals to learn about policies and practices in HR throughout the country. This month’s survey about recruiting is sponsored by SilkRoad. Available from November 5 to November 30, this month’s survey asks questions about recruiting practices, thanks to our sponsor SilkRoad, including: What best describes […]
The grinding, continuous volume of change may be wearing out employees, but often senior leaders don’t see it. This is according to a seven-country survey of senior executives at large corporations commissioned by Ketchum Change, a leadership and change management consultancy. “Dynamic business environments and a culture of continuous change is the new normal for […]
Who couldn’t use a cute, cuddly friend at work? One that’s not the least bit judgmental, one that is loyal and devoted, one whose main goal in life is to build you up when the pressures of work get you down. If only your dog could go with you to work. A number of companies […]
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD Does a family medical leave of absence under FMLA laws protect an employee’s leave for the flu? How about a serious cold? Leave of absence laws were established to protect employees with serious health conditions, but what measures up?
As we discussed in yesterday’s Advisor, most American workers wouldn’t work at a company with a bad reputation. Today, we’ll discuss some more strategies for improving your bad reputation or for keeping your good one constant. Making Room for Employment Branding Does your company have an employment branding program? How about even one employee dedicated […]
In Yesterday’s Advisor security expert Jay Hart provided advice for employers on building an effective “active threat” plan. Today we present more tips from Hart on these important preparations that every workplace must consider. Hart, director of Force Training Institute, leads a team of first responders and antiterrorism, cybersecurity, defensive tactics, and crisis management specialists […]
By Kelly Smith-Haley, JD “A used car sales manager walks into a hospital.” No, that’s not the start of a joke. It’s the start of Terry Baier’s claim against his former employer, Rohr-Mont Motors, for violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This recent case from the federal district court in Illinois reminds […]
By Peyton S. Irby, Jr., JD A recent case from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—involved multiple claims by a pregnant employee.
Both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often apply to employees who are seriously ill or injured. When this happens, employers may be required to grant leave and to accommodate the employee under both the FMLA and the ADA. This article series examines similarities and differences between […]