Let me introduce you to Phil, the Regional Sales Manager for Phenomenal Pharmaceuticals. Phil and Phenomenal are having an er um situation. One of Phil’s Sales Representatives, Sally, when she is not out making sales calls or meeting with customers, works from home, which is 100 miles away from Phenomenal’s headquarters (where Phil is ) […]
For FMLA and ADA Claims, Timing May Be Everything…
Have you ever had to discipline an employee? I assume so. What about one who is or was on leave?– be it FMLA, You’ve probably been told that you need to tread lightly if/when you do. In fact I’ve said so here. That doesn’t mean you can’t discipline an employee who is on leave. In […]
When Addressing a Workers’ Comp Claim, Don’t Forget FMLA (and ADA)…
If you hire or manage employees, chances are at some point or another at least one of your employees will be hurt on the job–and then you will be dealing with a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. Suppose you find yourself in such a situation and you settle the claim. Your employee receives benefits, and […]
Do You Have to Accommodate a Nursing Mom?
Have you ever had an employee go out on and return from maternity leave? Did any of those new moms breast feed their babies? I’m sure for many of you the answer is “Yes”. In that case, you may have received requests for permission to use a breast pump, or time to pump. Maybe someone […]
What Happens When the FMLA and the ADA Meet?
I have previously written about eligibility for time off under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). I have also talked about the Americans with Disabilities Act (too many times to mention here). Many of you may have dealt with each law separately. A number of you may, to your surprise, have found yourselves dealing with both […]