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Managers don’t see the value of training? Here’s help


February 12, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Best Practices, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Training

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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Managers’ 5 most common FMLA mistakes


February 10, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Best Practices, FMLA, Special Report

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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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Employee drove drunk — company still liable for accident?


February 6, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Best Practices, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Recent Decisions

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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Does ADA mean employee can sleep on the job?


February 2, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Americans with Disabilities Act, Best Practices, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

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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Chronic complainer drags company to court – who wins?


January 16, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Best Practices, Discrimination, Investigations, Special Report

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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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Deciding on disability accommodations: Do’s and don’ts


January 16, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Americans with Disabilities Act, Best Practices, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

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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Correct mistakes quickly to avoid a lawsuit


January 14, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Best Practices, Discrimination, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

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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EFCA a priority for Obama: Steps to take now


December 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, Best Practices, Special Report

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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Bad bosses literally make workers sick


December 16, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, Best Practices, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

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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Who gets paid when bad weather shuts down the office?


November 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Benefits Law, Best Practices, Latest News & Views

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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