The hidden risks of PTO
June 19, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
There’s no federal or state law that says you have to offer employees paid vacations or paid time off (PTO). More…
June 19, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Opinion: We don’t need no stinkin’ FMLA policies!
January 21, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
What if Congress revamped the Family and Medical Leave Act and no one cared? More…
How one employer’s attendance policy violated FMLA
January 5, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
In a recent case, a federal court ruled that an employer violated FMLA by firing an employee for excessive absences even though the employer didn’t include FMLA leave in the total of the employee’s absences. More…
Answers to tricky HR questions: Laying off an employee on FMLA leave
December 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
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 question: What are the rules on laying off an employee who’s on FMLA leave? More…
FMLA leave: 6 ways to legally deny reinstatement
November 7, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
With layoffs, reorganizations and cutbacks, more and more employers face this legally risky situation: denying reinstatement to an employee coming off FMLA leave. Court cases and rulings have shown what the valid defenses are when you’re forced to make that move. More…
Four key FAQs about USERRA
June 11, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act affects 401(k)s, reinstatement rights, and several other employment issues. Employers’ main concerns about complying with the act show up in four key questions.
Legal do’s and don’ts of leave-sharing
May 6, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
What a great idea and benefit: Allowing employees to deposit and withdraw leave, as needed, from a “bank.” So why do employers end up getting sued over it? More…
FMLA regs – what’s coming, what’s changing
April 11, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Federal regulators last week closed off public comment on the proposed changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act. Here’s what’s coming, and what to watch for.
The one little FMLA change that could mean the most to you
March 4, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
In the 477 pages of proposed changes to the FMLA, there’s one line that could have the greatest effect. More…
Major FMLA changes hit the desks of HR managers
January 19, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
The first major changes in more than 15 years to the Family and Medical Leave Act are out. Here’s what to look for and how HR can prepare. More…
