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In this video training series, we tackle FMLA-related workplace scenarios not unlike those your supervisors or managers might face any day. Then we explain whether the supervisor handled the situation correctly and what considerations should be made when handling a similar situation involving the FMLA. In this scenario, an employee has a situation where his […]
by Jacob Monty Employers need to be ready for a new requirement from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that changes the format of safety data related to chemicals in the workplace. OSHA is replacing its material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirement with a more uniform document called the safety data sheet (SDS). The […]
Workplace safety training is most effective when it is part of a comprehensive program that promotes a culture of safety and actively engages employees to keep all employees safe within the organization. How does the safety culture at your company stack up, and how does your training work to promote it?
From Dan: As a way to honor the individuals who have taught me critical life lessons about people and business, I’ve invited several to write guest columns to run in this space over the next few weeks. Today’s voice of experience is provided by Robert L. Brady, who founded Business and Legal Resources (BLR®) in […]
We have just determined that we will be having a reduction in force. One of our employees, who was scheduled to be affected by the reduction, just notified us yesterday that he needed the day off to get a health exam as part of his enlistment process for military service. Since his selection for termination […]
By BLR Senior Legal Editor Susan Schoenfeld, JD
By BLR Senior Legal Editor Susan Schoenfeld, JD
By Rebecca Kopp Levine, JD, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
This article series highlights the requirements for determining Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) eligibility. The last installment focused on the third area of the three-prong test used to determine FMLA eligibility, the minimum worksite requirement. However, how do you handle FMLA eligibility for temporary workers? Let’s have a look.
Yesterday we learned that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be conducting a round of audits for covered entities and their business associates. Today we’ll see how they will be conducting their audits.