The invisible workforce (hint: your remote workers)
The success of an organization depends on effective management of remote workers. Are remote workers visible, or invisible? Is the connection between the management and.....continue
NY: Paid sick leave and collective bargaining agreements
Paid sick leave and collective bargaining agreements For those of you following our HR Updates and attending our paid sick leave webinars, you.....continue
8ball v. 8ttorney – restricting employee holiday travel
It’s The Holiday Season – Can Employers Restrict Personal Travel? It’s that time of year when many folks look forward to seeing family members near.....continue
Is a pandemic a natural disaster and how would it affect HR?
Is a pandemic a natural disaster and how do they affect human resources? The New Yorker says no they are not the same.....continue
Required poster – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The DOL issued the Families First Coronavirus Act poster this morning. Covered employers must post this notice today in a conspicuous place with its other.....continue
Coronavirus
Coronavirus – Jaws or Y2K*? For you the employer, for you the HR Director, for you the person in charge of paid leave and benefits and.....continue
Ten steps for employers to consider during the coronavirus outbreak
Ten Steps for Employers To Consider During the Coronavirus Outbreak Employers are asking what measures should be implemented in response to the Coronavirus – COVID-19.....continue
OH: What your workplace can do right now to prepare for COVID-19
What Your Workplace Can Do Right Now to Prepare for COVID-19 As the Ohio Department of Health begins testing for coronavirus, employers.....continue
The impact of Super Bowl(ing) Part Deux
The Super Bowl Shouldn’t Be A Super Headache For Employers Now that we know that the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing the San Francisco.....continue
The workplace flu, vaccinations and telling employees to stay home
Combating The Flu: Retail Sector Employers Among Most Prone To Workplace Disruptions In most workplaces across the country, a perfect attendance record will be met.....continue
Reasons for FMLA leave
Twelve weeks of leave Eligible employees are entitled to take 12 weeks of FMLA under the following circumstances: ..continue
FMLA, perfect attendance and getting sued (and losing)
Perfect Attendance Program Violated the FMLA The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit found that a company’s perfect attendance program, which excused paid.....continue
IL Artificial hiring, salary history, required training, etc.
Illinois's new employment law landscape A series of bill signings by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker have enacted sweeping changes to the landscape of employment law.....continue
NY Additional workplace protections for victims of domestic violence
New York Expands Workplace Protections For Domestic Violence Victims Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed into effect an amendment to New York law expanding the protections.....continue
FMLA – employer coverage and employee eligibility
Employers covered The following employers are covered by the FMLA: employers that employ 50.....continue
Look past the laws (pudding) and understand the regs (Oreo)
Buckle Your Seat Belts- Administrative Abound Changes Administrative agencies at both the federal and state level have announced a number of important changes for.....continue
NY 11 employment laws you missed if you blinked (not 10)
As 2019 wears on, New York has continued to churn out new employment laws and regulations that appear to be pro-employee. From the latest state.....continue
Key FMLA definitions
Coverage for employers As with other employment-related statutes, the FMLA applies only to certain employers. Under the FMLA, an "employer" is: .....continue
Nursing mothers, employers and the DOL – discuss
In a surprise announcement, the U.S. Department of Labor introduced Linda Richman and Liz Rosenberg (pictured) as hosts of the Supporting Nursing.....continue
Make your workplace a SUE-free zone
Ten ways employers get themselves sued (Part One) Take care of yourself! In medicine, sometimes the practices that get people in trouble are pretty simple......continue
SC Not really married, not really benefits, not really leave
You May No Longer Be Married in South Carolina The Supreme Court of South Carolina recently issued an Opinion prospectively abolishing Common Law Marriage in.....continue
SC Common law marriage is no more – this affects the workplace how?
South Carolina Abolishes Common Law Marriage: The Impact on Workplace Law The South Carolina Supreme Court just ruled that the state will no longer recognize.....continue
MN I gotta do what?
New and Updated Requirements Take Effect for Employers in Minnesota The last few months have brought a number of changes, big and small, to what.....continue
Workplace leave for fathers who know best
"Dads in the workplace" quiz! Happy Father's Day weekend! How much do you know about the rights of dads in the workplace? Take our quiz.....continue
"Moms in the Workplace" quiz!
"Moms in the Workplace" quiz! And dads get to play, too. After all, we wouldn't be moms without you! ;-) Happy Mother's Day weekend!.....continue
FMLA - speak clearly and carefully and explicitly
Be VERY CLEAR In Your Communications About FMLA! I often tell my crazy teenagers that it doesn’t matter what you mean to say – it.....continue
Better parental leave or you better believe parents leave
It’s Time To Be Creative: Historically Low Unemployment Rates Fuel New Approaches To Parental Leave In October 2018, NPR reported that the U.S. unemployment rate.....continue
Why You Should Care About Employment Law
Common Pitfalls for Emerging Companies Founders of emerging companies are often first-time employers and find themselves having to wade through the dense patchwork of state.....continue
Employers beware - what you say can and will be used against you
This blog was written by Darryl McCallum at Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the original and their ..continue
Holiday stew – ingredients for a happy and non-litigious holiday
Holiday stew – we all have our own recipe, but the base is almost always the same: booze, mistletoe and a generous pinch of unapproved time.....continue
Election leave – employer's civic duty, migraine, or just wishful thinking (election, leave!)
This blog was written by Deidra Nguyen at Littler Mendelson, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers. You can find the original.....continue
Disability/pregnancy practices – what not to practice
This blog was written by Robin Shea at Constangy, which authors our Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers and our New Jersey Human.....continue
FMLA leave before being eligible for FMLA leave
This blog was written by Thomas E. Reddin and Henry J. Thomas at Polsinelli. Polsinelli authors hrsimple resources in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. You can find the ..continue
No call/no show shows. No what about it.
No call. No show. Assume they quit. Find a replacement. Move on. Then who shows up but Ms. Nocall Noshow. Now what? Depends on what.....continue
Notice: notices and forms for FMLA that were already expired now updated virtually unchanged
This blog was written by Fiona Ong at Shawe Rosenthal, author of our Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the original blog and.....continue
School-related parental leave does not mean you forge a note from your kid
This blog was written by Jason Plowman at Polsinelli. Polsinelli authors hrsimple resources in Missouri, Kansas and Illinois. You can find the ..continue
Round up stew: sick leave, harassment, non-compete, etc.
This blog was written by Shennan Harris at Squire Patton Boggs. Shennan is a co-author of our Wages and Hours – An.....continue
PTO on the house!
Traditionally, most companies have offered a paid leave package to employees that differentiates between vacation, personal and sick days. However, combining all categories into a.....continue
No FMLA for pet's death
This blog was written by Fiona Ong at Shawe Rosenthal, our author of the Maryland Human Resources Manual. You can find the original blog.....continue
FMLA definitions
This blog is an excerpt from our book An Employer's Guide to FMLA and ADA, authored by Nancy Van der Veer Holt at Ford Harrison LLP. For.....continue
FMLA - "leave" as in "leave the employee alone"
FMLA contains "leave", as in "the employee isn't at work" but also as in "leave the employee alone or else". See what the boundaries are.....continue
Paternity leave
What is paternity leave? Sometimes referred to as “family leave” or “parental leave”, paternity leave is an excused absence from work to care for and.....continue
Paid family leave: a growing trend
Legally mandated family leave policies have a relatively short history in the United States, and a requirement that the leave be paid is even shorter......continue
Leave Management
PFL/ADA/FMLA/Workers’ Compensation/NYS Short-term disability – managing an employee’s leave status while out sick, injured or caring for a family member is a challenge for businesses.....continue
Is Your Business Ready to Deal with Coronavirus?
About the Program There currently is no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus. Despite preventive measures by governments and health organizations, the disease is continuing to.....continue
The Wild West of HR: Wrangling Your Workplace Issues
Howdy, Partners! As the perils of the wild west of human resources and employment law continue to grow, staying up to speed and preparing for.....continue
Alphabet Soup: ADA, FMLA, WC and more
SkarlatosZonarich is partnering with Harristown Enterprises to host a complimentary breakfast series, relating to the following hot Employment Law topics: Ban the Box: Preparing.....continue
NY Paid family leave update
We welcome representatives from the Workers’ Compensation Board for a Q&A on what we’ve learned from almost two years of paid family leave. We’ll discuss.....continue
HR for Safety Professionals: What Every Safety Professional Must Know about Employment Law and HR
Effective safety management is intertwined with “HR” issues. The safety professional works with HR on job descriptions, employee safety orientation and training, supervisor development, safety-related.....continue
2019 Employment Law Series: What Employers Need to Know About Revised ADA and FMLA Regulations
About the Program Join FordHarrison St. Louis attorneys for a two-part webinar series discussing important employment law updates that will impact.....continue
Holiday Ready Human Resources Happens, Right?
This webinar will cover workplace issues that typically come up during the holiday season. We’ll talk about the following: Workplace and workspace decorations –.....continue
SC - Hot Topics in Employment Law - Pregnancy and Workplace Investigations
Laws change frequently and HR staff needs to stay up to date with legal requirements. That’s why you won’t want to miss the South Carolina.....continue
Managing health-based leaves of absences
SHRM certified for one credit: Management of leaves of absence consistent with the ADA, FMLA and workers' compensation The ADA and FMLA have both been around.....continue
Where Are My Employees? Managing FMLA and ADA Absences!
Presented by Frank L. Day and Robbin W. Hutton of FordHarrison. This webinar is worth 1 SHRM CP/SCP and 1 HRCI Credit. *More details coming.....continue
