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By: Jena McGregor A leading Democratic proposal for a national required paid leave policy is getting some unlikely supporters: Business school professors who teach the future corporate leaders of the world. (Source: The Washington Post) Read more.
The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals recently had to decide whether an employee was rightfully terminated for policy violations or was unlawfully retaliated against for taking FMLA leave.
When an employer uses the rolling 12-month period, each time an employee takes FMLA leave, the remaining leave entitlement is the balance of the 12 weeks which has not been used during the immediately preceding 12 months. For example, if the employee in your inquiry requested FMLA leave to begin on September 1, you would […]
It’s a common misconception that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that large employers provide health insurance for employees. The regulations actually don’t mandate that; instead, the regulations state that employers make a choice: They can choose to offer coverage that meets at least the minimum standards OR they can choose to pay a penalty. […]
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.
In yesterday’s Advisor, psychologist Bruce Christopher shared tips for dealing with difficult people, or Godzillas, that you may face in the workplace. Today, we discuss three scenarios that illustrate Christopher’s techniques. Scenario #1: The Lipstick Girls Christopher offers the following story about a school principal who was having trouble with a group of 7th grade […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, psychologist Bruce Christopher shared tips for dealing with difficult people, or Godzillas, that you may face in the workplace. Today, we discuss three scenarios that illustrate Christopher’s techniques.
Meeting corporate objectives and getting/remaining compliant are the top HR priorities this year, according to a recent survey. The BLR® survey, sponsored by NetSpend®, asked over 800 HR professionals about their everyday challenges on the job. This new infographic offers highlights from the results, with a spotlight on payroll systems. You can download the full […]
Difficult people are everywhere, says psychologist Bruce Christopher. There are whiners, liars, know-it-alls, condescenders, busybodies, lazy-bones, and exploders—never mind those who are “always right.”
Difficult people—whiners, liars, know-it-alls, condescenders, busybodies, lazy bones, and exploders, and those who are always right—are everywhere, says psychologist Bruce Christopher. Our Godzillas can be our coworkers, customers, supervisors, neighbors, and even family members, says psychologist Bruce Christopher, who offered his tips at the recent Society for Human Resource Management’s Annual Conference and Exposition in […]