Employee Leave 101: What Types of Leave Are Available?
Besides vacation and sick days, what other types of paid or unpaid leave do you offer to your employees?
Tag: Leave Management
Can You Eliminate Lawsuits with Training? 27 Management Actions That Increase Your Risk
Unfortunately, since employees can bring a suit for just about anything, no amount of training can guarantee eliminating employee lawsuits. However, if you implement effective management training, you can greatly mitigate the risk.
The ACA—Wellness Plan Requirements?
More aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are being officially implemented, and organizations have many questions as to which rules and regulations apply to them. Wellness programs are on the rise, and some wonder if they are governed by the ACA. Know the facts in order to comply.
Implementing an Unlimited Vacation Policy—It’s Tricky … But It Can Be Managed
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at some of the pros and cons of an unusual vacation policy—one that provides unlimited time off to employees. Today, we present a few more potential pitfalls of such a policy, but also some suggestions on how to manage the problems to make the policy successful.
Exempt Employees and Pay Deductions—Where’s the Line?
Yesterday’s Advisor presented the rules for deducting pay for nonexempt employees as explained by Attorney Ted Boehm; today, Boehm reviews how deductions can be applied (or not) to exempt workers.
FEHA-Compliant Job Descriptions—Some Do’s and Don’ts
Yesterday, attorney Marc L. Jacuzzi described how job descriptions and the way they outline essential functions are critical to Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) compliance; today, he shares a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to crafting these job descriptions.
California Employees with Bipolar Disorder: HR’s Practical Accommodation Roadmap
Live webinar coming Thursday, April 16, 2015
3 More Strategies for Employee Mental Health—Target, Train, and Triumph!
Yesterday, author Graeme Cowan presented the first five of his eight strategies employers can use to foster mental wellness in the workplace; today, he reveals the rest of his tips for addressing mental health issues.
Texas judge puts FMLA rule’s new definition of spouse on hold
For the time being, employers in states that don’t recognize same-sex marriage don’t have to comply with a new rule changing the definition of spouse under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The rule was to take effect on March 27, but a federal district judge in Texas issued a temporary injunction on March […]
Does the Common Cold Qualify for FMLA/CFRA Leave?
Does a serious cold qualify as a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or its state law counterpart, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)? How about the flu? Leave of absence laws were established to protect employees with serious health conditions; do colds and the flu measure up?