An employer that claimed it fired an employee for absenteeism was not entitled to summary judgment on the claims of a former employee for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interference and FMLA retaliation.
Conflicting Evidence over Absenteeism Leads to Ongoing FMLA Litigation
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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New York City Issues Guidance on Upcoming Salary Inquiry Prohibitions
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, New York, News, Pay Equity, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Effective Oct. 31, New York City employers generally may not inquire about or rely upon a job applicant’s salary...
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Self-Audit in Response to DOL PAID Pilot Program
Janet L. Heins|Creative Problem Solving, Minimum Wage, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
More employers are likely to self-audit their pay practices and correct errors as a result of the U.S. Department...
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Employment Law & Termination Issues in Wisconsin – Attorney Mark Malloy
J. Heins|Family and Medical Leave
Attorney Mark Malloy of Meissner Tierney Fisher & Nichols, a Milwaukee based law firm discusses “Wisconsin’s Employment Law.” From...
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5th Circuit Ruling Leaves DOL’s Fiduciary Rule in Limbo
Janet L. Heins|Defined Contribution Plans, News, Retirement and Financial Planning, Vendor Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An Obama-era Department of Labor (DOL) rule requiring heightened plan sponsor vigilance of investment advice given to employees has...
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FMLA Leave Not Available Following Pet’s Death
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Insomnia caused by emotional distress over the passing of a beloved pet probably was not a serious health condition...
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Termination for Dishonesty Did Not Violate FMLA
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employer that terminated a worker for dishonesty did not violate the Family and Medical Leave Act’s (FMLA’s) prohibitions...
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Trump Touts Better Pay, New Jobs and Immigration Reform in First State of the Union Address
Janet L. Heins|Benefits, Compensation, Influencing Government Policy, News, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Higher wages fueled by his new tax cut, a bold infrastructure initiative that would create new jobs, and overhauling...
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Fair Labor Standards Act Claims Remain Arbitrable
Janet L. Heins|2nd Circuit, Compensation Compliance, Employment Contracts, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act can be subject to arbitration, according to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court...
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