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What Should Employers Do When There is an Honest Suspicion of FMLA Abuse?
The FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period, for specific family or medical reasons. However, these protections are only available if an employee uses FMLA leave “for the intended purpose.” This can be an issue in FMLA retaliation cases […]
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How to Comply with the WARN-Act When Conducting Layoffs
The WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) Act is a federal law that requires certain employers to provide notice to employees in the event of a plant closing or mass layoff. The purpose of the law is to provide workers with enough time to prepare for the transition and seek new employment opportunities. Here are […]
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An Employer’s Guide to Conducting Applicant Interviews
One of the issues that many employers overlook is the potential for asking illegal, discriminatory questions when interviewing job applicants. Certain interview questions can be considered discriminatory because they may reveal information that could be used to discriminate against an applicant based on their protected characteristics, such as race, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, […]
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Common Issues Related to Social Media that Affect HR Compliance
The impact of social media on HR compliance can be significant. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and interact, and this has led to new challenges for HR professionals who are responsible for maintaining compliance with various laws and regulations. Issues Affecting Business Two common areas where social media might effect a business […]
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Accommodating Employees with Hearing Conditions in the Workplace
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a person with a hearing condition has a disability if their hearing impairment substantially limits one or more major life activities. Major life activities include, but are not limited to, hearing, speaking, communicating, working, and learning. When is a Hearing Condition a Disability Under the ADA? The determination […]
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