Employees are eligible for FMLA leave when they have worked for the employer for at least 12 months, have at least 1,250 hours of service for the employer during the 12-month period immediately preceding the leave, and work at a location where the employer has at least 50 employees within 75 miles. Continue reading
There’s a reason that they don’t teach “clairvoyance” in HR certification courses.
(Although, it would be nice to have it to avoid some hires, amirite?) Continue reading
If you went to the refrigerator to grab a cold beverage, you probably missed President Biden’s remarks about “beginning to restore the dignity of work.” Continue reading
I did a double take when I received an email alert late Friday with the subject line: “BREAKING: Ohio Judge Hit With $1.1M Verdict For Firing Jewish Staff Atty.” Continue reading
Who knew the handcuff graphic would get so much use in 2023? And it’s only the beginning of February! Continue reading
Yesterday was the funeral for Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. Last month, Memphis police pulled over Mr. Nichols for allegedly reckless driving. But body camera footage captured five police officers beating Mr. Nichols following the stop. He later died. The five officers were charged with murder, and protests took place across the country. Continue reading
No workplace is perfect. And the one I read about last night was far from it. Continue reading
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