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We’ve gone through two tough years for compensation, and 2011 isn’t shaping up to be much better. And that means another year of tough questions from employees. Teresa Murphy and David Wudyka have some ideas about how to make those conversations go a little better. Murphy is the principal consultant for HR Partner Advantage, an […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented several sexual harassment scenarios for training. Today, more scenarios and an introduction to the best lawsuit-fighting tool of all, the annual HR audit. Managers and Supervisors, What Do You Do When … A co-worker from another department keeps asking one of your people out, and brings candies. Your employee is […]
Do you know harassment when you see it? Sometimes, sure, but often not, because harassment isn’t about intent, it’s about effect. Employees may appear to be enjoying a situation but be thinking, “I’m being harassed, I’m calling my lawyer.” In today’s Advisor, we’ll propose several scenarios that will help with your anti-harassment training. Jack and […]
By Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR Just My E-pinion Special from BLR’s National Employment Law Update How to Manage Intermittent Leave (Is that a Joke?)< Chuckles greeted attorney Jeffrey Wortman when he announced that he’d tell his audience how to manage intermittent leave under the FMLA. He joined in the laughter, but said there are some […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed the common issue of “I don’t want to take back the person on FMLA; the temp is much better.” In today’s issue, some job restoration scenarios, and an introduction to the “FMLA Bible.” FMLA Restoration Example 1 John is a bank teller. He works at a bank branch 20 miles […]
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A longtime customer just asked us to clarify the rule on dependents up to age 26 under the new healthcare law. I thought our response might be helpful to others, too:
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Tomorrow, October 21, millions of Californians will practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On as part of the 2010 California ShakeOut, an annual event designed to enhance earthquake emergency preparedness throughout the state. For more information, or to register, go to www.shakeout.org.
Managers find a number of ways to frustrate and aggravate HR, and FMLA restoration rules are the source of many of them. “I’ll keep the temp” is one of the most common challenges HR managers face “I’ll Keep the Temp” Here’s what happens: The manager’s employee goes out on FMLA leave. You provide a replacement, […]