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Maybe Employer Could Have Just Refused?
Federal Court Strikes Down Rule On Trucker Hours
Small Businesses Brace For Burden Of Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Aerospace Firm Pays Almost $1 Million In Executive Exemption Dispute
Short Takes: Voting
Short Takes: FMLA
Can an employee take FMLA leave to care for a domestic partner?
Dispute Resolution: What Are Your Recommendations Concerning Arbitration Agreements?
I’m tasked with making a recommendation concerning arbitration agreements for our employees. My questions are: Do you recommend these agreements? For all employees? How do we go about establishing this for new and current employees? Any particular pitfalls to watch out for? — Elaine, HR Specialist in Encino The typical employee arbitration agreement requires […]
You’re the Expert: Can You Give Me Some Hints For How To Make Documentation More Effective?
I’ve been told to prepare some training on documenting discipline issues. Can you give me some hints for how to make documentation more effective?
Leave: Is It a Good Idea to Allow Gifting of PTO Time?
Our PTO program wraps together all time off—sick leave, vacation, and personal time. Now we’ve had a suggestion that we allow “gifting” of PTO time; that is, permit workers with excess time to give it to a worker who, say, ran out of time and is dealing with an issue, such as his or her […]