If an employee is still able to work but requests FMLA leave (say, to care for a spouse), is it interference to offer them the option to continue working while taking leave? That question was at the center of a recent FMLA lawsuit. The answer, according to a federal appeals court, is “no.” And employers […]

Posted on June 11th, 2018 by admin
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Now that employers have been notified of their potential ACA shared-responsibility penalties by the IRS, the agency is offering guidance on how they should respond. And HR pros will definitely want to take note of their options. The IRS just created a webpage titled Understanding Your Letter 227, a reference to the correspondence some employers […]

Posted on June 7th, 2018 by admin
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A recent lawsuit proves once again that one offhand comment by a manager can be enough to result in a costly legal battle.  Alena Fassbender was a medication aide at Correct Care Solutions, a company that provides healthcare for prison inmates. Shortly after Fassbender revealed she was pregnant, she was fired. ‘Too many pregnant workers’ […]

Posted on June 2nd, 2018 by admin
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Hard-working employees who skip lunch breaks can benefit employers in the meantime, but could come back to haunt them in the long run.  While it’s common for many employees to work through lunch, a recent study by Tork highlights the importance of employees taking lunch breaks away from their desks. When workers quickly shovel food […]

Posted on June 1st, 2018 by admin
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