Tag: PIP

Workers’ Compensation: Avoid Adverse Action Claims

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Jun 28, 2013 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 28, 2013

“Most state workers’ compensation laws provide that it is unlawful for an employer to discharge or otherwise discriminate/retaliate against a worker for claiming worker’s comp or testifying at a workers’ comp hearing.” Adele Abrams explained in a recent BLR webinar. And this goes beyond just standard discipline or firing: “Anything that is an adverse action […]

PIPs + Progressive Discipline = Caution Required

By jessica Jan 27, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Performance Improvement Plans — or PIPs — have become a common part of progressive discipline programs. After an initial verbal counseling, many employers use formal PIPs to set specific goals for employee improvement, and to document employee progress or lack of progress in relation to future discipline.