Worst Jobs of 2016
A recent opinion poll has sought to learn what the worst and best jobs of 2016 were. Take a look at today’s Advisor to find out more.
Category: HR Management & Compliance
There are dozens of details to take care of in the day-to-day operation of your department and your company. We give you case studies, news updates, best practices and training tips that keep your organization fully in compliance with ever-changing employment law, and you fully aware of emerging HR trends.
Managing Employee Stress
Stressed out employees are not efficient employees. They’re more likely to make mistakes and more likely to call in sick. And who wants a job with constant stress? Most of us don’t—which means high employee stress levels can also be a recipe for high employee turnover.
FMLA: Avoiding Mistakes
FMLA administration can be cumbersome—some may feel that’s a vast understatement!— which means it is rife with opportunities for mistakes. And an FMLA mistake can have repercussions that impact both the employer and the employee(s).
Don’t Let A Bad Employee Bring Everyone Down
We’ve all heard the quote, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” I’m a firm believer in this. Life’s too short to toil away in a job you hate. So, I’ve always encouraged my kids to pursue their passions and then figure out how to […]
Ask the Expert: Employee Reveals Possible Disability to Coworker—What Can We Do?
Today I was advised that an employee told one of his coworkers that he was sorry for working slow on a project; his explanation was that he has a blood clot in his leg and takes blood thinners. We are concerned about his safety and his ability to continue to perform his work. He does […]
Determining FMLA Eligibility: In Loco Parentis Status
This article series highlights the requirements for determining Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility. The last installment focused on the requirements that are used to determine FMLA family care, now we’ll look at determining in loco parentis status.
FMLA Retaliation: Employment Action Must Cause Actual Harm, Court Rules
By Martin J. Regimbal, JD, The Kullman Firm In a recent decision, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) addressed an employee’s claim of retaliation under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The employee alleged a litany of purported adverse actions, but she provided no evidence that the […]
Vacancy Armor: Talent Pools
Just getting a talent pool put together might seem like a job well done. But there is more to do. Today, we’ll take a look at what to do next when dealing with high-potential employees (HiPos) and succession planning.
New Wisconsin law grants leave to employees donating bone marrow or organs
by Saul C. Glazer A new Wisconsin law granting employees leave to donate bone marrow or organs takes effect July 1. It applies to private employers with 50 or more permanent employees as well as to government employers. The new law allows employees to take up to six weeks of leave to donate organs or […]
Family-Care Discrimination Cases On the Rise, and Employees Are Winning Them
Employers of all types and sizes should take note of a new study released by the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. The report, “Caregivers in the Workplace: Family Responsibilities Discrimination Litigation Update 2016,” identifies workplace trends that have led to rapid growth in lawsuits brought by […]