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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 […]
by Nancy Williams Certain NCAA rules designed to ensure “amateur status” of student athletes may violate federal antitrust laws, according to a decision of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The ruling came in a case filed by Ed O’Bannon, a former All-American basketball player at UCLA. O’Bannon discovered that his name, likeness, and […]
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.
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.”
Employers will need to do ACA reporting for this year, including forms 1094 & 1095. What options (e.g. software) does the employer have to for reporting? (Currently I use Quickbooks to submit my W2 forms.)
Yesterday’s Advisor provided a few tips for providing honest references about former employees while minimizing the legal risks to the company; today, we look at the flip side of the coin—checking references for potential new hires.