Employment Law

Answers to tricky HR questions: Attendance bonuses for employees on FMLA leave?

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: Do employees on FMLA leave qualify for perfect-attendance bonuses?

By Jim Giuliano

September 5, 2008

5 traits to look for next time you hire a supervisor

Here’s a checklist of traits you can use the next time you need to find the perfect person for a managerial position:

August 7, 2008

The 4 basics you need to know about the HEART Act

Last month, President Bush signed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (HEART Act) into law to provide enhanced benefits for military personnel.

By Jim Giuliano

July 17, 2008

Answers to tricky HR questions: Separate state laws that govern OT pay

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: How do I know if my state has laws governing overtime pay that are different from federal laws?

By Jim Giuliano

July 11, 2008

FMLA eligibility: Do 'bonus hours' count toward the 1,250?

Sometimes, figuring out FMLA eligibility is pretty cut-and-dry. But that doesn’t mean employers and employees never disagree on who can take leave. Here’s one example of a dispute about what hours should be included.

June 23, 2008

Answers to tricky HR questions: Do we have to pay employees for jury duty?

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 for paying employees who are on jury duty?

By Jim Giuliano

June 13, 2008

When is gossiping a firing offense?

Everyone gossips, so to try to set up your workplace as a “no-gossip zone” is largely a waste of time. You can draw a line, however, on what’s OK and what’s not.

By Jim Giuliano

June 5, 2008

Employee on medical leave works a different job: Is that OK?

If one of your employees works for a different company while on FMLA leave, that means he’s abusing his rights and you can stop offering leave, right? Wrong.

June 2, 2008

Study shows federal employee sick leave abuse

How many employees will call out sick the day after Memorial Day? A new study quantifies this type of sick leave abuse at one federal agency, and a U.S. Representative has an idea on how to limit it.

By Fred Hosier

May 21, 2008

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