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By Bonnie M. Boryca, JD Some jobs require employees to be able to perform particular physical tasks. An employer may require applicants for those jobs to submit to a medical exam before beginning work. In certain circumstances, you may even require a current employee to submit to a medical or “fitness-for-duty” (FFD) exam to ensure […]
We have an employee who has been on intermittent FMLA for a long time due to his wife’s chronic health condition. May we ask for an updated medical certificate from his wife’s doctor? We are concerned that he may be misusing the system. It’s been 5 years since we obtained the first certificate of serious […]
Oftentimes employers neglect to take the critical first step in administering Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave—determining employee eligibility. Taking defined, consistent steps in determining employee eligibility helps employers not only properly deny leave when appropriate, but also to grant leave for a period of time that is reasonable and necessary.
By Jenie Van Hampton, JD A recent case decided by the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin—provides helpful guidance for addressing “regarded as” disabled claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD Have you ever wondered whether the leave you approved was really allowed under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? What about accepting questionable medical certifications? How can you properly (and effectively) question FMLA medical certification when it seems that something just isn’t right?
By Hugh Tonks In yesterday’s Advisor, guest columnist Evan Hackel provided three ways to make interactions among employees more proactive and positive. Today, we present an article by Hugh Tonks, CEO of Thymometrics®, a supplier of employee engagement surveys. Tonks’ recommendation for improving engagement? Accountability on the part of management.
By Evan Hackel Everyday interactions between employees can be a challenge to manage. Today, we present an article by Evan Hackel, CEO of Tortal Training® and Ingage Consulting, that shows three ways you can help make these interactions more positive.
Businesses in the United States are paying out 8.8% of their employees’ annual salaries in social security and other so-called employment “taxes,” according to a new study by Urbach Hacker Young International Limited (UHY). This is well below the global average of $6,141 or 20.5% of salary.
By Cathleen S. Yonahara, JD A California employer followed a federal regulation for calculating overtime on a flat-rate bonus. An employee filed a lawsuit alleging that the calculation was improper and that the employer should have used the method for calculating flat-rate bonuses set forth in the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) manual. On […]
Question: Can a company have multiple people in the same position, performing the same duties, and have some coded as non-exempt (based on salary) and some coded as exempt (because they meet the minimum requirement)?