You contribute a lot of money so your employees can have health insurance. And, most likely, you want them to use it to stay healthy — and stave off serious (not to mention costly) medical problems down the road. There’s just one problem. A growing number of employees are putting off medical treatment because of […]
Posted on December 8th, 2014 by admin
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Every HR pro should know additional leave can be a reasonable accommodation when an employee’s FMLA leave is exhausted. But does an employee have to specifically ask for this additional leave in order to receive it? A court recently answered that question in Judge v. Landscape Forms. 4-to-6 month recovery time The case was brought forward […]
Posted on December 7th, 2014 by admin
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Conference calls are a necessary part of managing an increasingly remote and mobile workforce. But how much of employees’ attention do you really have on these calls? This news isn’t going to sit well with you. It’s hard enough to keep people’s attention when they’re sitting at their desks. But it’s going to be nearly […]
Posted on December 6th, 2014 by admin
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Whose side is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on anyway? Right now, it appears as though the agency’s playing by itself against both the Obama Administration and large employers. The EEOC’s recent crusade against employer wellness programs it deems “involuntary,” could ultimately end up costing President Obama some much-needed support for his signature health […]
Posted on December 5th, 2014 by admin
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This is what happens when humans try to interpret and apply imperfect laws. Some are going to think the laws say one thing, while others will disagree. That’s what is happening right now when it comes to the treatment of transgender employees in the workplace. A few months ago, we reported that the Equal Employment […]
Posted on December 4th, 2014 by admin
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