HR pros have heard all the managers’ complaints about training: “I’m too busy for this,” or, “That stuff doesn’t happen here,” or, “It’s not my job.” How can you get those stubborn supervisors on board?
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Tags: harassment training, managers
HR knows how to comply with all of FMLA’s requirements. But not all managers do — and they’re normally the first ones employees talk to when they need time off. That leaves many companies open to lawsuits caused by some common FMLA mistakes.
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Tags: attendance, certification, FMLA mistakes, performance
Companies can often be held liable in court when employees cause accidents while “under the scope of employment” — but what does that really mean? In a recent case, a company was sued after an employee on call hit a car while driving drunk. Read the facts and decide: Who won?
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Tags: accident, cell phone, driving, liability
HR often must go to great lengths to accommodate employees with disabilities. But does a company have to go as far as letting someone nap at work?
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Tags: disability, sleep apnea, sleeping disorders, Southwest
One of a manager’s hardest tasks: Dealing with a difficult employee who’s constantly making frivolous complaints. What can supervisors do without being accused of retaliation?
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An employee tells you he’s disabled and can’t perform his job under current conditions. Here’s how to start the conversation about accommodations — without getting sued if things don’t work out.
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Like all people, supervisors make mistakes. If one of those mistakes gives an employee the impression of illegal bias, the company could be in serious trouble. A silver lining:
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Tags: corrective action, demotion
The Employee Free Choice Act is one of the President-elect’s top legislative priorities for the upcoming term — and an increased Democratic Congressional majority could make its passage likely. What does it mean for employers, and what should HR do now to prepare?
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Tags: arbitration, Barack Obama, Employee Free Choice Act, unions
Having a bully in a supervisory position can hurt retention and put companies at greater risk for lawsuits. But new research highlights another negative effect:
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Whether it’s due to road conditions or facility problems, office closings can cause confusion when it’s time to send out the paychecks. Here’s some clarification on who gets paid when bad weather strikes.
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