Managers are normally the first line of communication with employees who request and take FMLA leave. And as a recent court case shows, careful communication is required to avoid costly lawsuits.
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Tags: communication, FMLA requestion, manager, reduction-in-force
When making cutbacks, some companies opt to lay off workers based on seniority so that higher-paid employees are terminated first. Are they guilty of age discrimination?
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Tags: age, layoff, reduction-in-force
HR never wants to break the news that employees are losing their jobs. But it’s often left to you, because doing it the right way can save a lot of trouble down the line.
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Tags: furlough, layoff, reduction-in-force
The Supreme Court recently ruled on an age discrimination case, changing the way courts handle those claims. Here’s what the new standards mean for you.
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Tags: ADEA, Age Discrimination, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, burden of proof, layoffs, reduction-in-force, RIF, Supreme Court
