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Pressing Questions on Reasonable Accommodations under the ADA and FMLA
Navigating employee disability issues and providing reasonable accommodations is often incredibly challenging for employers who must comply with the ADA, FMLA and various state and local laws.
Employers need to thoroughly understand their legal obligations and implement a process for… continue
Aiming for Gender Equity One Employer at a Time
As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, it has been 55 years since the passage of Title VII which banned gender discrimination (along with race, religion, color and national origin discrimination) by employers. Since that time, workplaces have become… continue
Employers and HR Should Prepare for 2017 Compliance Challenges
What are the key compliance issues facing employers in 2017? And what are the implications of a new unified Republican government in Washington DC?
With federal, state and local laws and agency actions in flux, employers need to be on… continue
Employer Dos and Don’ts for the Holiday Season
Celebrating the holidays at work can be a good way to encourage team camaraderie, thank employees for their service and create a more festive atmosphere.
However, it is critical to proceed cautiously and maintain a professional environment, whether at an… continue
Accommodating Ramadan in the Workplace: Top 10 Tips
Muslims around the world are celebrating the month-long religious holiday of Ramadan from June 5 to July 5. As part of their observance, many Muslims are required to fast and refrain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset. Many… continue
Summer’s Coming: 5 Workplace Policies in Need of a Refresher
With summer around the corner, it’s not too early to make sure that your employee handbook and workplace policies adequately address issues involving interns, seasonal workers, time off and more. To reduce the risk of a lawsuit, here are five… continue
If Winter Storms Bring Workplace Closures, Don’t Forget Wage and Hour Requirements
With a major winter storm threatening to hit much of the East Coast, now is a great time to review wage and hour requirements for paying employees should it become necessary to close a work site.
When a work site… continue
10 Challenging Issues Employers Will Face in 2016
In the past year, a host of court cases, legislation and regulatory actions have questioned the very nature of who is considered an employer and who is considered an employee along with what rights and benefits employees should be entitled… continue
HR Intel – Uncle Sam Wants His Money and More…
A roundup of workplace trends and legal developments to keep HR ahead of the curve
Mega-contractor Haliburton will pay dearly for FLSA missteps, to the tune of over $18.3 million. In what the DOL said was one of the “largest… continue
Key Telecommuting Issues Affecting Employers
More than 30 million Americans work remotely at least one day per week. And telecommuting is likely to increase even further in the years ahead.
But a virtual work world also brings along many potential compliance issues that an employer… continue
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