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By Lacey A. Napper, JD A recent decision by a Kentucky federal court has extended the antiretaliation provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to employees who never requested FMLA leave or directly engaged in any “protected conduct.”
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down a new ruling that provides some guidance on when a single remark can amount to sexual harassment. The court also looked at when the timing of a punitive action against a complaining employee does and doesn’t support a retaliation claim. As we’ll explain, the decision suggests that your […]
by David Banks, Cades Schutte LLP In Hawaii, Democrats swept their three congressional races while also returning a Democrat to the gubernatorial seat. Neil Abercrombie, the 10-term U.S. representative for the state’s First Congressional District, replaced two-term Republican Governor Linda Lingle. Not only did Abercrombie beat out Lieutenant Governor James “Duke” Aiona for the state’s […]
According to a recent story by Mark Anderson in the Sacramento Business Journal, The Sacramento Kings basketball team is now offering its full-time employees an unusual perk: genetic testing for ovarian and breast cancer.
Flextime, telework, and other perks: Are they feel-good frippery or the path to profits? In today’s Advisor, we’ll take a look at two companies that have reaped substantial rewards from employee-based thinking and flexible scheduling. First, let’s take a look at Robert W. Baird & Company, an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity, […]
“I need this job filled, and I want it posted today!” No surprise that managers who are short an employee want a new hire instantly, but that’s a dangerous approach. Slow down, step back, and figure out what you are looking for. In their eagerness to start interviewing, many managers launch their search before they […]
A recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of staffing firm Adecco USA has found that that 59 percent of working men between the ages of 35 and 44 said flexibility for working mothers causes some resentment among co-workers. What’s more, the survey found, some workers believe flexible schedules negatively affect team dynamics (36 […]
ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services), which rates executive pay for shareholders, might seem to be losing influence, says consultant Kurt Fichthorn, but every compensation committee in America continues to be aware of the ISS standards around executive pay. During the 2011 proxy season, shareholders seemed to be less influenced by ISS on say on pay, says […]
By Jodi R. Bohr, Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. Needing workers to assist with the business is an almost certain eventuality as a company grows. The first and probably most important question an employer asks itself is whether the worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor.