Should companies be forced to provide paid sick leave? The results of a new report suggest there are two good reasons to implement the proposed requirement: It would improve employee health and disease prevention. (more…)
Policy & Procedures
FMLA abuse: With all of the laws out there protecting employee rights, many employers feel it's a problem they are powerless to stop. (more…)
Employees on FMLA can't be denied any benefit they earned before taking leave. But what does the law say about employees on leave accruing benefits that are based on hours worked? (more…)
When an employee's disciplined, managers often hear a complaint that parents will recognize: "But so-and-so did the same thing and didn't get in trouble!" If the employees in question are different races or genders, that can be the basis for…
While HR feels most of the burden that comes with FMLA compliance, employees have their own rules to follow. What can companies do when a worker fails to meet those requirements? (more…)
There's a bill likely to become law soon that will greatly expand the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act. That's why it's more important than ever for supervisors to know the ins and outs of managing disabled employees. (more…)
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. (more…)
Getting appropriate medical certification is key to cracking down on FMLA abuse. But how often can you ask employees to get recertified? (more…)
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: The legality of room-sharing travel policies. (more…)
If an employee has an angry outburst and hurls profanities at a boss or co-workers, you’d fire him or her, right? Not so fast – the behavior may have been caused by a protected disability. (more…)
