Jun 19, 2017 | Employment Law & HR Topics, Forms and Policies, Termination
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) joined the several other divisions of the Department of Labor in publishing regulations that prohibit or severely restrict employment policies that have been in place – and legal – for years. In May 2016, OSHA...Mar 1, 2016 | Employment Law & HR Topics, Leaves of Absence, Termination
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the more difficult laws for employer compliance. The regulations are long and convoluted and filled with traps for employers. The record keeping is a headache. The breadth of coverage creates opportunities for abuse by...Feb 19, 2016 | Discrimination & Harassment, Employee Management, Employment Law & HR Topics, Hiring, Safety, Termination
If you have any exposure to the daily news or, in some places, just look out your window, you can find more than ample proof that the world is a scary place. Life can be dangerous and difficult, and everyone is constantly looking for ways to minimize their risk....Feb 17, 2016 | Discrimination & Harassment, Employee Benefits, Employment Law & HR Topics, Termination
An alcoholic employee disclosed his dependency issues to his employer. After completing treatment, the employee was terminated. Add suspected associational discrimination to the mix, and the employer finds itself in hot water over alleged Americans with Disabilities...Feb 16, 2016 | Employment Law & HR Topics, Leaves of Absence, Termination
While this is a Tennessee case, it is highly advisable to check your local state requirements as they likely are very similar. Under Tennessee law, a former employee isn’t eligible for unemployment benefits if she left her most recent job voluntarily without...Jan 7, 2016 | Discrimination & Harassment, Employment Law & HR Topics, Termination
A recent case decided by the U.S. 7th Circuit Court of Appeals provides helpful guidance for addressing “regarded as” disabled claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In defending its adverse actions against the employee, the...