The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) passed almost thirty years ago, but it continues to confound HR representatives and companies today.
The act effects almost every company, so it is not something that can be avoided. Companies should be
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Minority Shareholder Rights
Owners of a minority (less than 51%) of an entity have rights to information about the activities, financial condition, and records of that entity.
If you or your company own an interest in another entity (less than 51%), the statutes…
Early Bird Catches the Worm—Employers Can Lose Procedural Defense
In June, the United States Supreme Court made a decision with significant implications for employers defending against discrimination allegations.
In Fort Bend County, Texas v. Davis, the Employer learned the hard way that employers need to be prompt when asserting…
PTO: Use It Or Lose It!
Do employers in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota have to pay out earned PTO, or can their policies allow for forfeiture?
Jeana Goosmann’s Vistage group recently encountered this question and if these business owners want to know, we bet you…
Business Beware : Best Practices for Implementing or Updating Your BYOD Policy
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies have become increasingly popular with businesses small and large, as they can save a company money and operational energy. But how do you balance the risk with the reward?
With the BYOD market on…
Defining the Problem: Six Types of Problem Employees
The first step to solving any problem is to define it. Too often, supervisors fail to take action to address problematic employees, thinking that the problem will go away, that it’s not that serious, or that it’s too risky to…
Sexual Harassment: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right
Companies are understandably looking for effective ways to prevent and address sexual harassment. In a recent article, Bloomberg reported that interviews with more than thirty senior Wall Street executives revealed that many are adopting a controversial strategy: avoid traveling with…
Classifying an Independent Contractor
Independent contractors can provide valuable assistance to businesses. However, there can be IRS penalties if a business is wrong when classifying someone as an independent contractor rather than as an employee. It is helpful to seek the advice of an…
Allegation Escrows: Technology for the “Me Too” Era
Callisto was a nymph and a follower of Artemis. Disguised as Artemis, Zeus sexually assaulted Callisto. Callisto became pregnant, and, when her pregnancy was discovered, Artemis expelled her from her group. Unfortunately, today, like Callisto, too many survivors fear immediately…