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Keeping Your Employee Handbook Current When Laws Change Rapidly
“Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in a while you could miss it.”
Interestingly enough, this often quoted line from the beloved ‘80s movie “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” can apply to the workplace today.… continue
Paid Leave Podcast Shines Spotlight on Growing Trend
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, but federal action regarding paid family leave has remained very much elusive. And that inaction has led a growing number of states and cities to take action and… continue
2018 Rings in Host of New Employment Laws
As the calendar turns to 2018, there are a host of new employment laws at the state and municipal levels that took effect December 31 or January 1 of which employers must be aware. Not surprisingly, a massive number of… continue
Big California Employment Law Changes Afoot on January 1, 2018
While most think of October for fall foliage, Halloween and perhaps playoff baseball, in California it’s also the month when big employment law changes became official.
Governor Jerry Brown kept his pen busy in signing a host of new laws… continue
Why Paid Parental Leave Is on the Rise
Employers are continuing the trend of offering more perks for parents, such as paid parental leave, according to a panel at the 2017 EBN Benefits Forum & Expo. The panel, moderated by Simon Borumand, Innovation Imagineer at Mercer, and also… continue
9 Key Tips for Religious Accommodation in the Workplace
Religious accommodation questions often present unique challenges for employers who are faced with determining whether they should bend their time off or dress code rules to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs and practices. For example, a Muslim employee may request… continue
5 Ways HR Can Promote Volunteerism in Hurricane Irma’s Wake
In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Harvey and other recent natural disasters, many of us have been inspired by stories of everyday people pitching in their time and talents to help those in need.
These selfless actions may inspire… continue
How to Bungle an FMLA Policy in 10 Easy Steps
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been around since 1993. And while there are a lot of requirements and regulations for employers to navigate, the basic obligations of the law are well known for the most part, and… continue
Back to School Means More Leave Issues for HR
It’s that special time of year again when children and teachers make the (sometimes reluctant) journey back to school. Vacations are over, the school buses are on their way, and parents and guardians are adjusting their schedules accordingly.
So what… continue
7 Steps Illinois Employers Should Take Based on Key Developments
Illinois employers should take into account that several new developments have hit the Land of Lincoln that will have a significant impact on workplace policies, practices and procedures. What’s more, it’s not just the state of Illinois that has enacted… continue
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