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.

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Tags: gross misconduct, handbook, paid leave, vacation

Employee handbooks are supposed to protect the company. But thanks to these common mistakes, many policy manuals are a lawsuit waiting to happen.

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Tags: handbook, Hunter Lott, policies

Of course, you know how to respond to FMLA requests. But you also know managers need to see you when they get a request — and that they don’t always do it.

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Tags: FMLA, handbook, leave, managers, requests

Here’s a tip if you’re thinking about giving employees non-compete agreements:

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Tags: employment contracts, handbook, non-competes