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FMLA Leave Not Available Following Pet’s Death
Insomnia caused by emotional distress over the passing of a beloved pet probably was not a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Flu: Coordinate Compliance Among FMLA, ADA, Paid-Leave Laws
Flu has hit the workforce hard this winter and employers are grappling with it. This is the first flu season of the past 15 that all states in the continental…
Maryland Workplace Labor and Employment Law Posters
Maryland workplace labor and employment law poster chart
Apps Bypass HR to Send Harassment Reports Directly to Senior Leaders
Apps that send harassment complaints directly to senior leaders may give executives a sense of problems in workplace, but without HR guidance, will senior leaders know what to do?
Automation May Have Disproportionate Impact on Women, Minorities
Women and minorities are in the greatest danger of being replaced in the workforce by automation, unless they are retrained for other jobs
What Do You Do When an Employee Is a Victim of Domestic Abuse?
Two members of the White House staff resigned amid allegations of domestic abuse. What role do employers play when an employee exhibits signs of being the victim of abuse?
States Might Require Health Insurance
Some state lawmakers want to require residents to purchase health insurance to help mitigate the potential impact of the "repeal" of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate
Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Takes Effect Soon
The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will require employers with six or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. As the effective date of the act draws near,…
Kansas City, Mo., Enacts ‘Ban-the-Box’ Ordinance
The Kansas City, Mo., City Council has passed restrictions on employer inquiries into criminal record information, effective June 9
HR Advice for a Department of None
A business enters the world of HR as soon as it hires its first employee. From recruiting and payroll to health benefits and terminations, almost every step of running a…