The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued two decisions that set a clearer path for employers to follow when deciding, after 12 weeks of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave expires, how much additional leave they need to provide, if any, as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Viewpoint: Court Decisions Scale Back Additional Leave After FMLA Is Exhausted
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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2018 Open Enrollment: Voluntary Benefits Emphasize Choice
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Open Enrollment, Voluntary Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Voluntary benefits can help to address possible financial gaps for employees, especially for those enrolled in high-deductible health plans....
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Google Wins Round One in Fair Pay Act Litigation
Janet L. Heins|California, Data Analysis, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
It’s back to the drawing board for employees who brought a class action against Google, alleging that the company...
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Substitution of Paid Leave Under the FMLA
J. Heins|Family and Medical Leave
How can accrued, paid leave be substituted for unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and...
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Will Tax Reform Spare 401(k) Pretax Contributions?
Janet L. Heins|Benefits and Taxation, Defined Contribution Plans, Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The “buzz” that a GOP tax reform bill would limit pretax contributions to employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts grew louder last...
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State Law Overtime Claim Revived
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Colorado Court of Appeals revived a shuttle driver’s claim that he was entitled to overtime compensation under state...
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Maryland Passes Paid-Sick-Leave Law
Janet L. Heins|Leadership and Navigation, Maryland, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Maryland employers must soon provide sick and safe leave to their employees, as state legislators recently voted to override...
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How to Ensure Fair Vehicle Reimbursements for Mobile Employees
Janet L. Heins|Benefits and Taxation, Benefits Technology, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Tracking and reimbursing expenses for workers who use their own cars to conduct business isn’t always easy—or fair. Choosing...
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Employees Are More Likely to Stay If They Like Their Health Plan
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Consumer Directed Health Care, Health Care Costs, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employer-provided health coverage is important for recruiting, but even more important for retention, a new survey shows. But employer-sponsored...
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