Potential leave entitlement doesn’t end with the exhaustion of 12 weeks of leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) but may be extended for a specified period of time under... Read more »
Takeaway: Because of technological advances and the COVID-19 pandemic, determining whether in-person attendance is an essential function of a specific job has become much more of a case-specific inquiry. A radiology department... Read more »
Takeaway: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance instructs that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may protect an employee with alcoholism—one able to perform the essential job functions, with or without an accommodation,... Read more »
For HR managers and employees alike, Halloween can be more of a trick than a treat. While workplace Halloween festivities can create an atmosphere that helps co-workers have fun and get to know... Read more »
As with any initiative, there are a lot of important details to thoroughly and thoughtfully consider before establishing an employee relief fund (ERF). “Carefully contemplating these considerations will also help answer the... Read more »
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. employees say businesses have a positive impact on people’s lives—small businesses especially so—but many are skeptical about employers using artificial intelligence responsibly, according to a new report from... Read more »
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that will determine whether fraud whistleblowers alleging retaliation must prove their employer acted with retaliatory intent. In oral arguments on Oct. 10 for... Read more »
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released an updated instructional booklet to help employers properly fill out their 2022 demographic data on the EEO-1 form. “We’ve worked to modernize the... Read more »
Takeaway: This decision underscores the fact that the employer retains ultimate discretion in choosing among reasonable accommodations. Providing additional unpaid leave for necessary treatment in some circumstances should not be overlooked when... Read more »
The Israel-Hamas war raises several HR issues stateside, from disruptions in international business to leave requests from employees shaken by the violence, and even arguments in offices and on production floors among... Read more »