Last Tuesday marked the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We thought we’d take a moment to reflect on just how much has changed since the passing of this historic legislation. Since, let’s be honest, some of us may have a hard time remembering the news from two [...]
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FMLA: A Look Two Decades (and 25 Bradley Cooper Films) Later
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013Oh, No You Di-In’t! New Bosses Should Avoid This Major Blunder
Thursday, July 5th, 2012We really, really, REALLY wish there was a vaccine for the dreaded management affliction known as “Foot-in-Mouth Disease” that too many new bosses seem to fall victim to each year. It’s the condition where eager new managers say or do things in an effort to get to know or connect with their staffs, and then inadvertently cross the lines of privacy, discrimination, harassment or some combination of the three. Saying or doing the wrong thing, even with the intent of being a concerned and attentive leader, can set your company up for some expensive and damaging litigation.
Think Working From Home Is OK for FMLA? Don’t Make the DOL LOL!
Friday, April 13th, 2012We’ve said it before, and we will say it again: Make sure you understand the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) before one of your employees uses it, or you could find yourself in a heap of trouble. The Department of Labor (DOL) does not take kindly to businesses that don’t comply.
Fa, la, la, la, la, la, la, la…huh? Same Rules Apply for Seasonal Employees.
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011We’d like to take a brief break from our holiday activities to share some very timely information regarding temporary and seasonal workers, courtesy of our friends at Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Are you aware that, while they may only be with you for a short time during the winter, holiday workers are still [...]
FMLA and Temporary Workers: Who’s the Boss?
Friday, December 10th, 2010Do you currently have a staffing service filling your temporary workforce needs, or are you considering it? If so, make sure you are clear on what your responsibilities are should a temporary worker request time off under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Who’s the boss, really? You or the staffing company? Both of you, [...]





