FMLA leave: Did drunken calls qualify as sufficient notice?
October 26, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Would you have granted this worker, who was absent due to drunkenness, FMLA leave? More…
October 26, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Court: Workers who ignore FMLA notice requirements can be disciplined
September 28, 2009 by Christian Schappel
No doubt about it: The Family and Medical Leave Act’s a pain for HR and Benefits pros. But a recent court decision eased one company’s intermittent leave headaches. Could it help you? More…
Paid-FMLA bill pops up again in Congress
September 8, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
It’s called the “Balancing Act of 2009,” and it has a real chance of passing. More…
Domestic partner benefits: Good intentions vs. the law
August 12, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Roughly one-third of U.S. employers offer currently domestic partner benefits, whether for opposite-sex partners, same-sex partners or both. More…
Who won this case: Terminated employee sues over mixed signals
August 6, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
An employee gets terminated and is given two different reasons for being let go. She sues the company, charging that the mixed signals prove she was let go so that the supervisor could hire a man to replace her. Who won this real-life case? More…
E-Verify: Does it have a ‘gaping hole’?
July 24, 2009 by Tim Gould
Is E-Verify ready for prime time? Definitely not, says a group of lawmakers who believe the system may be less accurate than previously thought. More…
Fired employee not eligible for FMLA — sues for retaliation anyway
July 20, 2009 by Sam Narisi
A recent court case gives managers a warning about handling employees who are turned down for medical leave: Retaliation charges can be filed by employees even if they aren’t eligible to take FMLA. More…
Court: Alcoholic employee should’ve been cut some slack
July 10, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Even the best employees occasionally turn into poor performers. What should managers be wary of when disciplining or firing employees who’ve gotten positive reviews in the past? More…
She changed doc’s certification — can firm deny FMLA?
July 8, 2009 by Sam Narisi
It’s official: Altering a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) certification form is grounds for denying an employee’s request for leave. More…
Employee health info: How much are you entitled to know?
July 8, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
When it comes to obtaining and using employees’ health info, your firm’s health plan has more HIPAA rights than you may think. More…
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