Managing Medical Certifications Under FMLA
This article series covers managing medical certifications under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
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FMLA Request Spills into Litigation for Mississippi Employer
By Jerrald L. Shivers, The Kullman Firm When an employer learns that an employee’s absence might qualify for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, it is required to give him certain notifications. If the employee denies receiving the notifications, the employer must have a way of proving they were given to him.
Employer Pays $55K for Failing to Accommodate Pregnant Employee
By Kate McGovern Tornone, Editor An employer will pay $55,000 for failing to accommodate a pregnant employee’s lifting restrictions, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced.
Ask the Expert: FMLA’s Successor Employer Rules
I have a question regarding FMLA’s successor employer rules. If we are a successor employer under FMLA and need to provide the same benefits that the employee had with the previous employer, how do we handle the waiting period for benefits under our plan? Can we have a 30-60 period with no benefits if the […]
Employer’s Failure to Provide Job Restoration Notice Keeps FMLA Claim Alive
By Kate McGovern Tornone, Editor A federal appeals court has allowed an employee to proceed with his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims because his employer failed to provide him with the mandatory job restoration notice.
Social Media and ‘Bleisure’: More Tips for Traveling Workers
By Mike Kelly In yesterday’s Advisor, Mike Kelly, CEO of On Call International, provided important things for employees to be aware of when traveling abroad. Today, Kelly elaborates on more tips that can help traveling employees avoid identity theft—or worse.
How to Handle Pushback against Gender Transition?
Yesterday we looked at how employers can get ahead of the game when it comes to creating a system for fairly handling employees who are going through gender transition. Today we’ll look at how to handle the pushback and the importance of keeping in touch with employees that are transitioning.
Prepare for HIPAA Privacy/Security Audits This Summer, Experts Advise
By Gwen Cofield Now that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has begun prescreening questionnaires for Phase 2 privacy and security audits, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-covered entities should make sure they’re prepared on the compliance areas HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has indicated it plans to emphasize.
IRS Issues Guidance On Taxing Distributions to Those in Phased Retirement
By Jane Meacham The IRS on June 15 released guidance on paying employees from a defined benefit (DB) plan once the participant has entered phased retirement and whether the distributions should be taxed.
10 Entry-Level Positions That Offer Telecommuting Benefits
Debunking the myth that entry-level jobs can’t be flexible or that only experienced professionals can attain work flexibility, FlexJobs has identified a sample of 10 remote entry-level jobs for new college graduates to consider. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) indicates a positive job market for the projected 1,870,000 new bachelor’s degree level […]