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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).
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.
In yesterday’s Advisor we looked at how employers handle candidate’s social media presence. Today, we’ll look at some other considerations, as well as some tips on how to screen with social media.
Does your organization offer an employee wellness program? More and more employers are opting to do so. Let’s take a look at some of the many benefits to see why:
With the recently-announced rule change from the Department of Labor (DOL) updating the minimum salary requirement for employees to be classified as exempt, now is a great time to take a look at some tips for ensuring that no missteps are taken that might jeopardize that exemption.
Have you ever wondered how some companies can end up in the news for shockingly poor decisions—ones that are often illegal and/or unethical? It always makes one wonder: how did that even start? Does it mean there was just a “bad apple” that ended up taking down the organization with their choices? Or is it […]
Yesterday we learned how the Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) can notify employers about any employees that enrolled in Marketplace coverage with advanced premium tax credits (APTCs) and cost-sharing reductions (CSRs). Today, we’ll look at how to appeal those notifications.
Does your organization use a (paid time off) PTO bank instead of having separate vacation and sick days? It’s becoming increasingly popular for ease of administration alone. But using PTO is not without its own problems, especially if not implemented well.
Losing a loved one is never easy, and most companies allow its employees to take time off to grieve. But what happens when it’s an employee’s pet that passes away? Do you tell employees to suck it up and come to work, or do you tell them to take a personal day? According to CBS […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we explored the new final ruling from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) concerning the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and wellness. Today we’ll look at how that applies to wellness incentives.