DOL: Paid Leave Programs Gaining Momentum
Paid leave programs are gaining momentum, according to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in part due to grants from its Women’s Bureau.
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FMLA Retaliation? Idaho Court Upholds Employer’s Administration of Leave
by Jason R. Mau, JD, Greener Burke Shoemaker Oberrecht, P.A. Recently, the Idaho Supreme Court released an opinion in which it upheld a district court’s dismissal of an employee’s claim that his employer interfered with his request for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits.
More Cutting-Edge Talent Development Tips
By Sandy Pennington In yesterday’s Advisor, Sandy Pennington, chief people and process officer for Clinicient, provided two tips on how you can begin building a cutting-edge talent development program. Today Pennington continues with three more tips and key takeaways for our readers.
More Tips For A Great Volunteer Program
Yesterday we looked at some tips on getting a volunteer program off the ground in time for the holidays. Today, a few more tips on that topic.
Demotion 7 Months After Leave? Not Retaliation, Court Says
When a court evaluates whether an employer has retaliated against an employee for taking medical leave, it often considers “temporal proximity”—that is, how soon an adverse action followed leave or a leave request.
Study: One-on-One Consultation Important During Benefits Education
Open enrollment is an opportune time to educate employees on the traditional and voluntary benefits available to them, and a recent survey suggests that this type of education is needed.
As Company and Technology Evolve, So Does Corporate University
From training on core values to professional certifications to leadership development opportunities, Aquilent’s corporate university strives to support employees’ career advancement and, in turn, deliver “enhanced value” to customers.
Despite Injunction, Lawmakers Urge DOL to Enforce ‘Blacklisting’ Plan
The Congressional Progressive Caucus has encouraged the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to move forward with its “blacklisting” plan for federal contractors, despite a court’s injunction temporarily halting implementing regulations.
Attention Employers: New I-9 Form is Available
On Monday, November 14, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
PBGC and Alcoa Inc. Reach Agreement on $150 Million in Additional Pension Funding
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has reached an agreement with Alcoa Inc. to provide an additional $150 million in pension contributions to the company’s two largest pension plans, which cover more than 83,000 people.