Don’t Let Them Hit Send Without These Tips
With e-mail as a nearly omnipresent part of our lives today, organizational e-mail etiquette is something that can have a big impact on how an organization is perceived, both internally and externally.
Author: Bridget Miller, Contributing Editor
5 Recruiting Mistakes to Avoid
Getting the right person in the right role is a big task. It takes a lot of time and effort to get right, so it pays to not let the entire process be undermined through avoidable mistakes. Here’s a list some common hiring and recruiting mistakes to avoid!
Beware Daylight Saving Compensation Pitfalls
When we turn our clocks back this weekend, employers need to be aware of the effect that the end of daylight saving time (DST) has on payroll.
Bring Your Parents to Work and Show Them What They Helped You Achieve
Recently, one of my colleagues suggested that we have a “bring your parents to work” day at the company. It’s a great idea and one that I, frankly, would have never thought of even though it makes perfect sense. Many companies have a “bring your kids to work” day, although many people don’t have kids […]
Bring Your Parents to Work and Show Them What They Helped You Achieve
Recently, one of my colleagues suggested that we have a “bring your parents to work” day at the company. It’s a great idea and one that I, frankly, would have never thought of even though it makes perfect sense. Many companies have a “bring your kids to work” day, although many people don’t have kids […]
Can You Ask an Employee Returning from Leave Whether His Condition is ‘Chronic’?
By Kate McGovern Tornone, Editor It may be risky to ask an employee returning from medical leave whether his illness is “chronic,” a recent court opinion illustrates. Such an inquiry, unless job-related and consistent with business necessity, may violate federal nondiscrimination laws.
Are Employees Entitled to Leave During an Emergency or Natural Disaster?
By Holly Jones, JD, Senior Legal Editor When I was in law school, one of my professors (my ethics professor, no less) advised us that the most reliable way to avoid the inevitable onslaught of distant relations, fair-weather friends, and just-met acquaintances asking for free legal advice was to quickly state, “Oh, I practice criminal […]
FMLA Notice Requirements: Calendar and Holiday Issues
In our last installment, we covered how far in advance an employee must provide notice to his or her employer of the need for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In this article we’ll cover calendar and holiday issues regarding leave.
Pennsylvania: FMLA Settlement Proceeds Not Subject to Federal Tax Withholding
By Gregory J. Wartman A Pennsylvania federal court has ruled that an employer doesn’t have to withhold federal payroll taxes from a settlement payment resolving a discrimination claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The court reasoned that because the FMLA settlement proceeds weren’t wages, they weren’t subject to federal withholdings.
Ask the Expert: Can We Exhaust PTO During FMLA Leave?
Can we require an employee to exhaust PTO while on FMLA?