Earlier this spring, a bipartisan group of representatives introduced a bill that would change how the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to spouses working for the same employer. The FAIR Leave Act, which was introduced by Representatives Sarah McBride (D-DE), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Haley Stevens (D-MI), would repeal a provision of the […]
I had lunch with a good friend recently, and we were discussing his recent promotion at work. The new promotion meant that he would now be a manager. His company had just started the process of hiring an individual who would report to my friend. During this discussion, he mentioned how he had never been […]
Summer is almost here. The approaching summer may conjure visions of family vacations, backyard barbeques, and trips to the water park. However, for many young people across the state, it means an opportunity to earn spending money through summer employment. Hiring minors this summer can be a win-win for organizations. It offers a chance to […]
In today’s digital world, human resources does more than just manage employees. As companies deal with more cybersecurity threats, HR is key in creating strong cybersecurity measures. HR teams are important for raising awareness about security. They also make sure that there are good incident response plans in place. Overall, HR helps build a culture […]
Increased immigration enforcement has been a focus of the federal government in recent years. Those enforcement efforts are expected to increase significantly under the Trump administration. Therefore, employers need to prepare for increased enforcement efforts to minimize potential disruptions and remain compliant. President Donald Trump began his second term with a number of executive actions […]
Another case out of the Appeals Court for the Eleventh Circuit has highlighted the importance of consistency when applying employee paperwork requirements. In today’s complex workplace, the significance of proper documentation practices cannot be overstated. As illustrated by the case of Jones v. Georgia Ports Authority, the consistent application of documentation requirements is crucial not […]
A recent case out of the 11th Circuit provides employers with guidance on when FMLA entitlement should begin for employees. While this case is very fact-specific—meaning that the outcome occurred due to very specific circumstances— employers can glean helpful and applicable lessons from how the court ruled. What is FMLA? FMLA stands for Family and […]
According to a recent study, government regulations and penalties imposed by regulators for noncompliance are the top concerns for many small to mid-sized businesses. These concerns are not unwarranted as 40% of survey participants indicated that they had incurred fines related to noncompliance. There are several areas of risk that businesses encounter related to employment. Applicant Rights […]
