Whatever else happens in 2020 it’s safe to assume it will forever be remembered as the year of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Despite there being a lot of information out there about the FFCRA, there still seems to be a lot of confusion. In this post, I endeavor to provide some clarity with relatively brief overviews […]
Sex Discrimination Works Both Ways
We are often inundated with stories about sexual harassment, unequal pay, failure to hire or promote or similar issues. Virtually all of the stories discuss unequal treatment of women–and with good reason. It happens so often. Title VII (and many state laws) however, prohibit employment discrimination based on sex. The law doesn’t limit its protections […]
375 Thousand Reasons Why American Airlines’ Discipline of Employees Taking Sick Leave Didn’t Fly
Do you have sick leave and attendance policies? I hope so. Do you provide Paid Time Off (PTO)? Again, I hope so. Are you allowed to limit how much time off an employee takes or uses? Yes, within reasonable limits, and depending on whether any federal, state or local laws have something to say on […]
Leave Me Alone: Can You Contact (or Fire) Employees on FMLA Leave?
An employee goes out on FMLA leave. While the employee is on leave, the employer contacts her. Six days before the anticipated end of that leave the employer fires the employee. The employee sues, alleging FMLA interference. Who wins? In this case, the employer did. Let’s delve into some of the details to learn why […]
Having Leave Abuse Issues? How ‘Bout Those Attendance Policies?
So many inquiries I receive from employers and H.R. practitioners center around suspected leave abuse. Many say that managing absences and staying in compliance with the FMLA and ADA are among their biggest headaches. How do you hit that sweet spot? Is it possible? Yes it is. I’ll discuss just a few ways and give […]