Latest News & Views

• Fired worker gets paid for unused vacation, despite company’s policy
  May 14, 2009 by Sam Narisi

  Employers who follow their own policies regarding vacation time are usually safe. But here’s a case where a court forced an employer to make the payment to an employee who was fired for conduct — even though the company’s policy said he wasn’t owed anything. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Benefits Law, Latest News & Views, Terminations

  
• Court: Alcoholic employee should’ve been cut some slack
  March 20, 2009 by Sam Narisi

  Even the best employees occasionally turn into poor performers. What should managers be wary of when disciplining or firing employees who’ve gotten positive reviews in the past? More…

  
  

  Posted in: FMLA, Latest News & Views, Terminations

  
• Co-workers complain they can’t understand her — is that bias?
  March 19, 2009 by Sam Narisi

  In a diverse workplace, you might need to give supervisors some extra sensitivity training to avoid illegal bias. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Discrimination, Harassment, Latest News & Views

  
• Manager was too flexible — company lands in court
  March 18, 2009 by Sam Narisi

  Two employees are caught breaking the same rule. One has had behavior problems in the past, the other hasn’t. Can their manager legally fire one and not the other? More…

  
  

  Posted in: Discrimination, Latest News & Views, Terminations

  
• Employee Free Choice debate heats up
  March 17, 2009 by Sam Narisi

  As businesses continue voicing concern about the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), Congressional Republicans have introduced a new bill they hope will stop the union-friendly proposal in its tracks. More…

  
  

  Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Pending Legislation

  
• Layoff news causes heart attack — employee gets comp
  March 16, 2009 by Sam Narisi

  Should employees get workers’ compensation benefits when they develop health problems caused by job-related stress? Yes, according to one court. More…

  
  

  Posted in: Benefits Law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, State and local law

  

Special Report

• Will Obama make paid sick days mandatory?

  

  Earlier this month, the House of Representatives held a hearing on a bill that would make offering paid sick leave mandatory for employers. More…

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