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August 24, 2015 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

How Does The Same Sex Marriage Ruling Affect The Employer Administration Of The FMLA?

How Does The Same Sex Marriage Ruling Affect The Employer Administration Of The FMLA?

Several weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court made a monumental decision concerning the right and legality of same-sex marriages, ruling that same-sex marriage should be legal and recognized in all states. This ruling also expanded the federal laws granting marriage rights and protections to spouses which impacts employer administration of the Family and Medical […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA Tagged With: employment law, Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA, FMLA impact on workplace

November 12, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Balancing Business Needs with Empathy During Time of Grief

Balancing Business Needs with Empathy During Time of Grief

The mantra to keep your personal life separate from your job is an old school belief that doesn’t always apply to the realities of the modern workplace.  Human nature being what it is, employers must recognize that it is not always possible to separate your personal life from the office; particularly in situations where a […]

Filed Under: Employee Retention & Engagement, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: bereavement leave policy, grieving employee, tips for handling grief in the workplace

September 29, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Proof Of Receipt Vital When Mailing FMLA Notices, Appeals Court Rules

Proof Of Receipt Vital When Mailing FMLA Notices, Appeals Court Rules

Sending a legally mandated notice via ordinary U.S. mail is not sufficient proof that the intended recipient of the notice actually received it, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled in a case with potentially far reaching implications for employers. The Case The case involves an instructor at one of the […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA Case rulings, labor case rulings

July 21, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Avoiding Cookie Cutter Management: Knowing When (and Why) It Is Not Okay To Treat Employees the Same

Avoiding Cookie Cutter Management: Knowing When (and Why) It Is Not Okay To Treat Employees the Same

It is much easier to not ruffle any feathers with your staff by treating everyone exactly the same regardless of the circumstances isn’t it? After all, managing with a fair and equitable hand is a best management practice.  Strong managers have to be a stickler when it comes to company policy and general practice and […]

Filed Under: Employee Retention & Engagement, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, employee management, Employee Retention, Employee Satisfaction, Employer Responsibilities, treating employees differently

July 14, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

When Is An Employee Request For Reasonable Accommodations Actually Reasonable?

When Is An Employee Request For Reasonable Accommodations Actually Reasonable?

What do you do when your employee comes to you requesting a change in hours because a sleep condition makes it difficult for them to get up early? Or when an employee needs to take time off during business hours for medical appointments on a continuous basis? How do you handle situations where your employee […]

Filed Under: Diversity, Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, employment law, How do you know if an accomodation is reasonable?, reasonable accommodation request

July 2, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Helping Employees Re-enter the Workforce After Treatment for Psychological Issues

Helping Employees Re-enter the Workforce After Treatment for Psychological Issues

Psychological disorders are a very real health dilemma in the workplace; and issues like depression are much more prevalent than you may think. It can be easier for an employee to share that they have a serious physical illness with their employer than it is to disclose that they may have a mental health issue. […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: back to work employee, employee on counseling, returning employee, stressed employee, welcome back employee, welcoming back an employee

May 9, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Appeals Court Favors Employer: Employee Should Have Clearly Stated FMLA Request

Appeals Court Favors Employer: Employee Should Have Clearly Stated FMLA Request

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed in the appeals case of Patrick Hurley v. Kent of Naples, Inc. that in order to be protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employee must clearly request time away from work for an FMLA-qualifying leave. The Case Patrick Hurley, the plaintiff, indicated that he […]

Filed Under: Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Firing/Disciplinary Actions, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: employment law, FMLA, Hurley vs Kent of Naples, unqualified leave

April 17, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Accommodating Your Employees’ Religious Beliefs

Accommodating Your Employees’ Religious Beliefs

Employees not only bring their skills and experiences to work but their beliefs. When it comes to religious beliefs, you may be required to provide your employees with reasonable accommodations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The act provides a safeguard for employees against discrimination based on religious practices among other […]

Filed Under: Diversity, Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: accommodating religous beliefs, workplace diversity

February 24, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Understanding Your Obligations for Paying Staff During Winter Storm Closings

Understanding Your Obligations for Paying Staff During Winter Storm Closings

Given the spate of snowstorms over the last several months, employers have been faced with shutting their doors early or closing down the company altogether during the height of the winter storms. It’s important to be in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards act, (FLSA) when it comes to paying your staff. The legal alert, […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: FLSA, how to pay employees for snow days

February 11, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Preventing FMLA Abuses

Preventing FMLA Abuses

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits eligible employees to take fully paid leave for specific medical and family reasons. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure that employees do not abuse this facility to take paid days off. Abuse of the FMLA happens more frequently than many employers might assume. About 32 percent […]

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Family Medical Leave Act, FMLA, FMLA Abuse

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