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Answers to tricky HR questions: Do we have to terminate staffer who’s ineligible for FMLA?


May 9, 2012 by Dan Wisniewski

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s issue: Ineligible staffers and the Family and Medical Leave Act.  More…

The common FMLA policy that EEOC is investigating


May 4, 2012 by Tim Gould

A troubling new trend in employment law is about to bite a lot of unaware employers in the rear. More…

New GINA recordkeeping requirements issued


April 17, 2012 by Christian Schappel

And the paper trail rolls on for HR and Benefits pros, thanks to a new rule that took effect April 3. More…

He’s not eligible for FMLA but needs leave — do we have to terminate?


March 26, 2012 by Tim Gould

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s issue: How do we handle a valued employee who needs medical leave but isn’t yet eligible for FMLA? More…

EEOC gets punched in the nose on 2 ADA lawsuits


March 16, 2012 by Tim Gould

By now, it’s apparent the EEOC’s taking an ultra-aggressive approach to enforcing the newly expanded Americans with Disabilities Act. The good news: Some recent court rulings might rein those efforts in a bit. More…

EEOC clarifies position on high school diploma requirement


February 17, 2012 by Tim Gould

Remember late last year, when the EEOC indicated that companies which required employees to have a high school diploma could be in violation of the ADA? The resulting uproar has resulted in the agency issuing further guidance on the subject. More…

Court sends clear message on what counts as ‘interactive process’


February 2, 2012 by Tim Gould

A new federal court ruling confirms how important the “interactive process” is in dealing with employee ADA accommodation requests. Hint: A mere exchange of letters isn’t going to cut it. More…

Severe obesity as a disability: New ADA trend?


December 29, 2011 by Dan Wisniewski

Another federal court has ruled that morbid obesity qualifies as a disability – even if it’s not caused by an underlying medical problem. More…

The Top Ten Human Resources stories of 2011


December 23, 2011 by Tim Gould

It’s that time again — the moment we take a look back at the most important HR stories of 2011. Here’s a checklist of the ten posts HR Morning readers clicked on most this past year. More…

Requiring HS diploma could violate ADA, EEOC says


December 12, 2011 by Tim Gould

Companies of all sizes routinely require applicants to have a high school diploma to be considered for job openings. Guess what? The EEOC says that practice could violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. More…


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