‘Attendance point’ policy costs employer $1.7M
It starts out as a simple challenge: Companies need a way to track employee attendance.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
'Cadillac' tax delayed: What it means for HR pros
Employers got an early Christmas present when President Obama signed a budget bill that delayed the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s tax on high-value or “Cadillac” health plans.
'I can't work, I'm allergic to the Internet'
If what this man says is true, employers could find themselves having to accommodate a new disability.
'I want to be a high school cheerleader when I grow up'
As someone in HR, you can appreciate an adult who wants to further their employment possibilities by going back to school to get a high school equivalency diploma. But this 33-year-old woman took that a step too far.
'Integrity tests' for applicants? Really?
Here’s one we haven’t heard before: Employers subjecting applicants to “integrity testing” as part of the candidate screening process.
'Living on adrenaline for years' has spiked employee burnout
Do your managers know how to spot the signs of employee burnout?
'My wife wants me to get my job back'
Greg Nance resigned from the Nevada State Board of Education in August. Now he says he wants his job back because his wife wants him to have the prominent position.
'She's taking leave where?' Firing for FMLA abuse leads to lawsuit
Behold the perils of dealing with the FMLA in the Golden Age of Employment Litigation: After clearly catching its employee in the act of FMLA leave abuse, this employer still got sued.
'Textual harassment': Should you ban text messages at work?
A total of 46 states have cyber-stalking laws on the books, including penalties for harassment via text message. What’s an employer’s responsibility for monitoring text messages and acting on potentially offensive communication?
'There is no probationary status under the ADA'
HR pros are already well aware that when a disabled employee’s FMLA leave expires, he or she may be entitled to additional leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. But a new EEOC lawsuit shows that leave may be an option even when workers aren’t eligible for FMLA protections.
'We didn't know he was disabled: Do we have to accommodate him?'
Here’s more disappointing proof that employees (or rather, ex-employees) will sue you for just about anything these days. The more disturbing fact: Sometimes, seemingly ridiculous lawsuits are found to have merit.
'You can never drink alcohol again': Was company's requirement legal?
Could this company really forbid one of its employees from drinking alcohol — both on the job and off the clock?
'You want me to come to work with bats in my hair?'
In these uncertain times, at least one thing is sure: Employees will never run out of bizarre excuses for missing work.
'Your pregnancy doesn't fit in our plans' won't cut it with the EEOC
No question, the feds have gotten a lot more aggressive in enforcing laws against pregnancy discrimination. And employers shouldn’t expect that business considerations will serve as a shield against prosecution.
"Obesity discrimination" is common – but is it legal?
A new study shows that treatment based on job candidates’ and employees’ weight is a common form of bias. In most states, there’s no law against that – but here’s how it can get firms in trouble.
$10 piece of equipment could've saved $128K in comp benefits
If an employee requested equipment to improve ergonomics, how willing would your company be to supply it? In some cases a small expense now could save tons in workers’ comp benefits down the road. One horror story:
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