FMLA Claims Survive Based on Facebook Messenger Leave Notices

?Takeaway: Employers can specify the means by which employees must provide notice of their need to take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Written policies specifying permissible forms of... Read more »

Viewpoint: A Trip Through the Politics-at-Work Minefield

?Here’s the scene: You’re an HR professional, and you realize the 2022 midterm elections are less than a month away. You start thinking about how you can prevent the great political divide... Read more »

Employers Can’t End Paycheck Deductions for Unions at Expiration of CBAs

?Employers must continue to deduct union dues directly from employees’ paychecks and remit them to the union each month even after the expiration of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the National Labor... Read more »

Steelworkers Prevail in Overtime and Unpaid Wages Lawsuit

?On Oct. 4, a U.S. district court judge in Alabama denied a stainless-steel manufacturer’s motion to overturn a ruling in wage and hour litigation brought by employees. The steelworkers won a $13.2 million... Read more »

Belgium: Saturday Will No Longer Be a ‘Working Day’ from Jan. 1, 2023

?Although the vast majority of companies work from Monday to Friday, Belgian labor law still attaches great importance to Saturdays. When the Employment Contracts Act refers to “working days” (e.g., the three-work day period... Read more »

Trends in Accommodating Employees with Disabilities

?Much has changed in the world of work since the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990. Among those changes are the widespread ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,... Read more »

New Changes to California Privacy Rights Act Compliance

State & Local Updates #Sean Nalty © Ogletree Deakins By Sean Nalty © Ogletree Deakins October 12, 2022 Members may download one copy of our sample forms and templates for your personal... Read more »

The 8 Biggest Remote-Work Compensation Considerations

Like many employers, you may have shifted to a remote work or hybrid model allowing employees to work from home full time or split their time between home and the office. But... Read more »

Rethinking Your Pay Model in a New Era of Remote and Hybrid Work

The COVID-19 pandemic altered where our employees work, with many businesses shifting to full-time remote work or hybrid models that allow employees to split their time between home and the office. But... Read more »

How to Read Your Employees’ Minds

?Wouldn’t it be great to know what your direct reports are thinking? Imagine walking into a meeting and being able to read their minds. This kind of intel could strengthen your relationships... Read more »
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