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FMLA hassles never seem to end. Some of the most confusing issues revolve around holidays, overtime, and the 12-month method. Today’s Advisor will clarify these tricky points. What Happens When a Holiday Occurs During FMLA Leave? The fact that a holiday may occur within the week taken as FMLA leave has no effect, and the […]
Job Descriptions in California: How To Tackle Tricky Drafting Hurdles
Yesterday we shared a hypothetical posed by Denise Kay, SPHR, Esq. Kay is president of Employment Practices Solutions, Inc., in Lakewood, Colorado. She recently spoke at the Society for Human Resource Management Legal and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC.
A new state law imposing stringent notice requirements on Iowa employers engaging in business closings or mass layoffs goes into effect Thursday, July 1, 2010. Near the end of the 2010 session, the Iowa Legislature passed a state version of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Often referred to as a “mini” […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Dr. W. Smith Chandler offered tips on drug testing. Today, he’ll show how to prevent liability when testing, and we’ll introduce a unique all-in-one HR problem solver that helps with drug testing and most every other HR challenge. Chandler, an SPHR and physician who is board-certified in occupational medicine, has helped many […]
Amazon.com updates its list of the bestselling books every hour. Here is a snapshot of what is hot right now, this Monday morning, June 28, in the “Skills” section of the “Business and Investing” category. 1. Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh. In his first book, the CEO of […]
"Why do we have substance abuse testing programs?" asks Dr. W. Smith Chandler. The answer is simple—they save money. Chandler, an SPHR and physician who is board-certified in occupational medicine, has helped many employers develop substance abuse programs. His comments came during a recent audio conference sponsored by BLR®. How Do Substance Abuse Programs Save […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor Just My E-pinion In today’s Advisor, we’ve got the results of the healthcare survey in which 1,400 readers participated. The most hopeful news? There is some indication that some companies are bringing healthcare costs under control. The findings are interesting and will be useful to all […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we got expert tips on developing a disaster plan. Today, there’s more on some specific disaster-planning issues and an introduction to a policy program that will help you with your disaster policy and all your key HR policies. Who Calls 911? If somebody needs emergency medical services, or there is another emergency, […]
by Julie K. Athey The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new “administrative interpretation” (AI) that clarifies the circumstances in which an employee may take leave to care for a child for whom they act as a parent but aren’t legally recognized as such. As has been pointed out in numerous press reports […]