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How to Calculate the FMLA’s 12-Month Period
Employees covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for qualifying medical conditions. Employers should note…
Consider State Laws When Measuring FMLA Eligibility
Tracking employee leave eligibility under federal law isn't easy, and state laws can add another layer of complexity, even when determining which method to use to calculate the 12-month eligibility…
U.S. Bus Tour Promotes Unconscious-Bias Discussion
A national CEO initiative on unconscious bias is sending tour buses around the country to promote diversity and inclusion
Turkey Introduces New Rules for Meal-Card Benefit
Turkey recently announced a new scheme for regulating meal cards, which are a common benefit offered to employees
Groupon Seeks to Engage the Millennial Generation
Groupon is constantly looking for innovative ways to attract, engage, develop and retain Millennial talent. And because Millennials are notoriously experience-obsessed, the company is working to create a culture that…
Bringing Personal Services to Work
Personal services that can takes chunks out of a productive workday—from dental appointments to filling your car’s gas tank—are being brought to the worksite by employers of all sizes
Welcome, Generation Z: Here’s Your Benefits Package
Move over, Millennials. As members of Generation Z graduate from college, employers need to provide the support, freedom and flexibility these younger workers seek
California Medical Marijuana Nondiscrimination Bill Stalls
Lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would amend California’s employment discrimination laws to impose liability on employers for alleged discrimination against medical marijuana users—but the bill has been shelved while…
Minimum Wage Hikes and Paid Family Leave Coming Soon to Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed a sweeping bill that will raise the minimum wage, mandate paid family and medical leave for Massachusetts employees and phase out Sunday and holiday…