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The Employer Handbook BlogWhen can you fire the employee who just complained about discrimination or took FMLA leave?
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Imagine your employee signing a release and then suing you. That would stink, wouldn’t it?
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Wait. Could the really happen?
Oh, I read a federal court opinion last night where it’s happening right now. And I’ve got the details for you. Continue reading
FMLA and attendance awards, how does that work?
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So, glad you asked. I think I can help. Continue reading
Your 11-month employee just requested FMLA leave. Can you fire her before leave begins in the 12th month?
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You’re not seriously considering doing this, are you? Continue reading
Three wins for readers of The Employer Handbook
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And it’s only Tuesday! Continue reading
Eric’s Wild-n-Crazy HR-Compliance Road Show – Coming atcha!
If my wide open collar and disco moves aren’t “gritty” enough for you, well, I can fix that. Continue reading
Bookmark This: Seven Resources to Answer Some of Your Employment Questions
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Oh, I’ve got your hookup today. Continue reading
I’ve got links to the new FMLA forms from the U.S. Department of Labor
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Meet the new forms; same as the old forms. Continue reading
Oh, look. It’s DOL guidance on FMLA and no-fault attendance policies
Stardate August 29, 2018. I found a 4G network and am typing this blog post at sea before I lose the network. Stay with me Verizon!
How confident are you that your attendance policy complies with the FMLA? If it’s anything less than, “Damn right it does,” check out this new Opinion Letter from the DOL on the interplay between FMLA and no-fault attendance policies.
With luck, I’ll be back tomorrow.
Do organ donors qualify for FMLA leave?
Yep. So says the DOL in a brand new Opinion Letter released this week. No go win that blue pie piece in the Trivial Pursuit – HR Compliance Edition.
PS – Day Three at sea and the WiFi on the cruise ship remains poor. I’m trying unionize the crew to demand better bandwidth. In the meantime, I’m blogging from my cell phone because I must really like you folks.