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Although the legal requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are similar in some regards, at times an employer may find that the requirements of one law contradict the other. In these cases, it is important to know which law takes precedence, or “trumps,” the other.
By Michael P. Maslanka, JD It’s crucial that employers take the time to accurately state the reason for an employee’s termination. Not doing so may expose you to liability later. For a recent case that illustrates that basic principle, read on.
By Susan Schoenfeld, JD Vermont is the latest state to join the growing tide of paid sick leave laws in the states and numerous local ordinances across the country. In February 2016, the Vermont legislature passed a bill that, when effective, will require employers to provide employees up to 3 paid sick days per year […]
Yesterday we began to explore the results of the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey. Today we’ll take a look at more of the data.
In yesterday’s Advisor we stated to take a look at the 2016 Talent and Performance Management Survey results. Today we’ll look at the rest of those results.
By Christopher Pyle In yesterday’s Advisor, Chris Pyle, president and CEO of Champion Solutions Group, discussed the advantages of a company Intranet. Today, Pyle elaborates on a few more advantages of implementing one of these systems.
As a group, cancer survivors (estimated to number 14.5 million in the United States in 2014) face greater economic burdens including medical expenditures and productivity losses. Survivors of cancer pay thousands of dollars in excess medical expenditures, and the extra costs vary by age and cancer site, according to a new American Cancer Society study.
By Jennifer Carsen, JD Dallas-based Dave & Buster’s is sort of like Chuck E. Cheese’s for grown-ups: Each location features a restaurant, sports bar, and arcade. It’s a fun place—but not necessarily for the folks who work there, if one employee’s claims are valid.
By Alan Kohll Wellness programs have become an increasingly popular trend among businesses of all sizes. In fact, one survey of more than 400 employers found that 80% of respondents offered wellness resources and information to their employees. In addition, 5% planned to offer those wellness services in the next 12 months.
We recently conducted a survey on talent and performance management. The topic of talent and performance management has become critical in the last few years, and we sought to answer some of the most important questions facing these issues.