May 23, 2023 - Simon Paschal

FMLA Eligibility Review: Are All Your Employees Eligible?

How strong is your knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? FMLA allows employees to take unpaid time off for certain family or medical reasons. Many employers misapply the FMLA in their workplace because they do not fully understand its eligibility requirements. Below, we review FMLA eligibility guidelines so you can ensure you are applying the law correctly. Employees who are eligible for FMLA can receive the following: 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period for one of these reasons: The birth of a child and care of the newborn child within one year of birth The Read more

Most Common Workplace Lawsuits and How to Minimize Their Impact

Employment-related lawsuits are common and employees may sue employers for a variety of reasons. Sometimes even the most buttoned-up organization may find itself charged with an employment law violation that ends in a courtroom. A lawsuit can be costly and inconvenient for an employer, so the best way to minimize legal damages is to take appropriate action in advance of any lawsuit so that you can successfully defend and defeat that lawsuit at the lowest cost possible. Here some common workplace lawsuits and how to efficiently manage them. Harassment When you think of harassment in the workplace, sexual harassment may Read more

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FMLA Eligibility Review: Are All Your Employees Eligible?

Most Common Workplace Lawsuits and How to Minimize Their Impact