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On April 23, a federal district court in Alabama gave final approval to a settlement agreement under which an employer and plan administrator will pay $1.3 million to a group of former employees who alleged they never received COBRA election or premium subsidy information after their involuntary termination of employment. The case is Hornsby v. […]
Does an employer have to overlook past mistakes that were made because of an employee’s disability? The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals— which covers Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming—recently heard such claims.
Tackle your attendance problems by training employees on the following attendance issues. 1. Employer Expectations Regarding Attendance Regular attendance is a requirement of every employee’s job. It is important because: High absenteeism rates reduce productivity. Absenteeism puts undue burdens on other employees. 2. Employer Policies Related to Attendance and Leave Know how many days off […]
The 7th Circuit recently upheld a decision from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in a case involving Woodbridge Winery. The ruling cemented employees’ right to display a pro-union message on their clothing, despite the employer’s actions to remove the messaging from the workplace. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects an employee’s right to […]
You would think drafting an arbitration agreement should be simple enough. After all, arbitrating employment discrimination claims was court-approved several decades ago. But issues still persist, as we see in this very recent case from the El Paso Court of Appeals.
We all know the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave to care for a serious medical condition of the employee or the employee’s family member. Despite the fact the FMLA is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, employers are still grappling with its […]
Stablecoin startups aren’t just under pressure to scale, we are also simultaneously building the framework of our industry while doing so. The stablecoin market reached a new all-time high in June with total market capitalization growing by 1.58% to $251B. That marks the twenty-first consecutive month of growth for the industry. Further, EY found in […]
If you are looking for a great way to attract new, quality talent, consider the branding technique known as brand ambassadors. These are employees specifically trained to transmit your company message with the goal of finding new hires. Polivka, senior director of Global Employer Branding & Marketing United Health Group, offered her branding tips at […]
Training is often an important part of the defense in lawsuits. But beware. EEOC and the courts are expecting more than just the simple act of training, says Attorney Philippe Weiss. They are interested in the quality of the training—and the trainer—as well.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed common types of emergency plans and the questions employers should ask themselves in order to properly prepare; today, more considerations regarding emergency planning.