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We have an employee who has been on an intermittent family and medical leave for depression. Recently she has been coming to work unable to speak clearly and suffering with bouts of dizziness. As a result, she cannot do her job effectively or safely.
This article series examines similarities and differences between the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Here we take a look at when requests for medical certification are allowed under both laws.
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD In technology, innovation is the key to economic survival. So it is not surprising that, recently, two tech industry giants announced innovation in paid leave benefits for their employees as a means of attracting and retaining top talent.
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) has been around since 1978 when congress amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, adding a new provision to Title VI. The PDA defines discrimination “because of sex” to include discrimination because of, or on the basis of, pregnancy.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices questioned parties in a case that could further clarify when an ERISA plan fiduciary can recover settlement funds that a plan participant or beneficiary once acquired in a personal injury action but no longer possesses. This case involving the scope of equitable relief under ERISA has significant implications for plans that […]
Take a look at the results for BLR’s 2015 High Potential Employee (HiPo) survey. Check out how you compare against your competitors! Highlights of the HiPos and Succession Planning Survey: While 92.3% feel that identifying HiPos is important, only 44% of respondents say their company actively attempts to identify HiPos. More than half of respondents […]
The results of the 2015 High Potential Employee (HiPo) survey are in. Take a look at the results, and see how your company compares to those of your competitors. Highlights of the HiPos and Succession Planning Survey: While 92.3% feel that identifying HiPos is important, only 44% of respondents say their company actively attempts to […]
According to the most recent research report from The Workplace Bullying Institute, 27% of employees have directly experienced or continue to experience bullying at their place of employment. That’s almost one in three employees, an unacceptably high percentage occurring at what is supposed to be a professional work environment. Take a look at the highlights […]
Most employers subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations are well-versed in its main provisions, namely that it allows up to 12 weeks of leave for any of the following purposes:
Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) generally refers to health insurers’ efforts to structure enrollee cost-sharing and other health plan design elements to encourage enrollees to utilize high-value clinical services – those that have the greatest potential to positively affect their health.