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Yesterday’s Advisor covered identifying and notifying "key employees" about reinstatement under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Today we’ll look at their options after denial of reinstatement notification, and introduce a popular, recently updated FMLA resource. The key employee who has received notification that reinstatement after FMLA leave will be denied has two choices: […]
Over the last few posts, we covered the need to define your company’s culture and how to develop a human capital strategy.
Some organizations have decided that the new affirmative action regulations will be so burdensome that they are working their way out of contractor status, says attorney David Fortney. “We’re tired of being hassled,” they say, and they are wrapping up their government contracts.
A recent analysis by Quest Diagnostics shows that workplace drug use is higher than it has been in 12 years. What does that mean for recruiting? Let’s find out.
By Susan Prince, JD The Federal Department of Labor (DOL) has released guidance on issues regarding the Home Care Final Rule. On December 17, 2015, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2015-1: Credit toward Wages under Section 3(m) of the FLSA for Lodging Provided to Employees to provide guidance on employers taking a credit […]
This season, the network that originally brought you “COPS” is giving the oversaturated police-television show market a somewhat fresh take through its cop comedy called “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” The show stars Andy Samberg as Det. Jake Peralta, a “talented, but carefree” (Fox’s words—not mine) detective dealing with his new hard-nosed, rule-following boss, played by Andre Braugher. […]
Police work, always a tough job, has come under increased scrutiny in recent years—and this scrutiny has contributed to the recruiting challenges law enforcement agencies face.
As Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) continues to revolutionize industries, forward-thinking organizations must develop robust strategies to integrate this transformative technology into their operations. A well-executed Gen AI learning program not only equips employees with the skills to leverage these tools effectively but also fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Yet, the path […]
Employers’ leave policies often reinforce gender role stereotypes by providing more leave for mothers, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) says. And it’s becoming increasingly likely that employees will begin to push back against these policies, according to SHRM.
At the end of a recent CER webinar on FMLA/CFRA certifications, Allen Kato fielded several questions from employers related to leaves of absence in California. Topics included requiring notice for intermittent leave, timing of receipt of certification, and employee requirements when calling out of work