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Who won this case: When do you have to pay for commutes?
July 3, 2008 by Sam NarisiEmployees are rarely paid for the time it takes them to get to work. But how much control can a company place on employees’ commutes before that time becomes “hours worked?” Read the facts of this real-life case and decide: Who won? More…
Posted in: FLSA, Latest News & Views
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Retired manager still got company in trouble
July 2, 2008 by Sam NarisiIn a recent case, a company was sued for a hostile work environment. The twist: Most of the claims involved a manager who hadn’t worked for the company in several years. More…
Posted in: Harassment, Latest News & Views
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Could employee extend medical leave — without telling the company?
July 2, 2008 by Sam NarisiHere’s another victory for employers trying to fight FMLA abuse. More…
Posted in: FMLA, Latest News & Views
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Don’t let the bedbugs bite — you might get sued
July 1, 2008 by Sam NarisiThink you’ve seen it all when it comes to employee complaints? Here’s one we’re guessing you haven’t heard. More…
Posted in: Investigations, Latest News & Views
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Who won this case: Was drug test biased?
June 30, 2008 by Sam NarisiA manager asks an employee to take a drug test. He says it was because she looked high. She says it was her race. Read the facts of this real-life case and decide: Who won? More…
Posted in: Job Screening Tests, Latest News & Views
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On the horizon: Feds might toughen classification requirements
June 30, 2008 by Sam NarisiA new bill would make it tougher to use independent contractors and ramp up penalties for violations of the tax regs. More…
Posted in: Benefits Law, Latest News & Views
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Court fines HR exec for manager’s mistake
Human Resources pros do whatever they can to keep their companies safe from lawsuits. But some courts are raising the stakes — and holding HR managers personally liable for legal slip-ups. More…
