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By Jennifer Carsen, JD, Legal Editor
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Workplace Investigations: New Law Clears Way For Employers To Use Outside Investigators; What You Need To Know
For several years, employers have struggled with whether they have to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (FCRA) detailed notice and disclosure rules when they use outside experts to investigate employee misconduct, such as harassment. The uncertainty stemmed from a now infamous opinion letter from the Fair Trade Commission that stated reports prepared by […]
Living Wage Laws: Employer Loses Battle Over Failure to Pay Living Wage; Are You in Compliance?
Indiana employers need to be ready for religious freedom law
by Angela Johnson and Martha Lemert The new Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (IRFRA) is set to take effect July 1 after being signed into law in March and then amended in April because of objections that the statute would be used to discriminate, particularly on the basis of sexual orientation. In its amended form, […]
When Disaster Impacts Work Plans
Hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods, and other disasters have the potential to significantly impact business operations.
Preexisting Conditions: You Must Take Employees as You Find Them
By Rebecca Kopp Levine, JD, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Get interactive, rules federal appellate court
by Brandon Gearhart A recent decision from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee employers) illustrates the importance of the interactive process when making employment decisions about a disabled worker. The court returned a previously dismissed Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claim to the lower […]
Employment Law Tip: Dress Discrimination?
Can California employers impose different dress and grooming requirements on male and female employees? The answer is, it depends.
Terminations: What Should We Cover When We Conduct a Termination Meeting to Fire a Poor Performer?
One of our employees isn’t working out. His sales have been consistently low, he has trouble meeting deadlines, and he doesn’t interact well with clients. We’ve decided to let him go. What should we cover when we meet with him? Thank you. — Maryanne P., Santa Monica Mishandling a termination meeting could lead to […]
Questions and Answers on the New FMLA Regulations
This content was originally published in April 2009. For the latest FMLA regulation changes, visit our FMLA article archives or try our practical FMLA compliance guide. With the new FMLA regulations taking effect, we noticed that many readers had questions on exactly how to comply with the new requirements for family military leave. We thought […]