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Being in HR, you’ve spent a good deal of time listening to others’. Their aspirations, complaints, questions …
New Ohio law allows guns to be locked in vehicles on employer premises
by Jourdan Day Ohio’s new law prohibiting employers from creating or enforcing policies that prevent employees with a concealed carry license from storing a firearm in their locked vehicle while on employer premises takes effect March 19. The law means that as long as an employee keeps her firearm and ammunition in a locked compartment […]
Congress Strikes Down ‘Blacklisting’ Rule; Trump Expected to Sign Off
Congress voted March 6 to repeal a regulation requiring federal contractors to report employment law violations to agencies that award contracts. President Trump is expected to approve the resolution.
First-Class Plane Ticket Not a Required ADA Accommodation, Court Says
While businesses must provide reasonable accommodations to workers with disabilities, they don’t necessarily have to provide an employee’s preferred accommodation. Instead, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) permits employers to fulfill their obligation by offering any effective accommodation.
CMS Issues Proposed Rule Designed to Stabilize Heath Insurance Marketplace
As a firm plan for the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains in limbo, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have responded by issuing a proposed rule for 2018 that outlines reforms “critical to stabilizing the individual and small group health insurance markets to help protect patients,” says CMS.
FMLA: California Employer Put Up with Performance, Attendance Issues Long Enough
Recently, a California employee sued her employer, claiming, among other things, that it discriminated against her because of her disability and failed to engage in the interactive process with her. The trial court dismissed her claims, and she appealed. This case exemplifies how an employer’s patience in providing reasonable accommodations pays off.
83% of Women Over 25 are Postponing Starting a Family to Focus on Careers, Says Survey
First comes love, second comes marriage, then comes … delayed family plans? Eighty-three percent of women over the age of 25 who plan to have children are postponing starting a family to focus on their career, compared to 79% of men, found a recent CareerBuilder survey. Wanting to earn and save enough money to provide […]
Ask the Expert: Supplement Workers’ Comp Benefits with Accrued Leave?
Question: If an employee is receiving workers’ compensation benefits, can we allow them to supplement their workers’ compensation benefits with accrued medical, vacation or PTO leave in order to meet 100% of their regular base pay?
Before Jumping into Wellness Programs, Consider the Pitfalls
Wellness programs sound like a great idea to improve employees’ health status, minimize absenteeism, and generally improve your workplace. Yesterday we looked at some simple ways to introduce wellness programs at your office. However, it’s not all sun salutations and stress breaks. Here are some basic pitfalls that sometimes make a wellness program a little […]