The Family and Medical Leave Act is complex, but it is manageable when HR develops robust policies, trains managers and guards against abuse.
FMLA: A Primer for HR
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Workers Pay More of Rising Health Costs
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Health Care Costs, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Premium renewal rates for employer-sponsored health plans rose an average of 6.6 percent in 2017—a significant increase—leavings employers to...
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Inclement Weather Policy Should Factor In Safety, Pay
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Emergency Response, News, Overtime Eligibility and Exemptions, Risk Management Communication, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An inclement weather policy has two dimensions: The first and most important is employee safety; the second is pay.
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Agencies Release Advance Copies of Form 5500 for Filing in 2018
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Reporting and Disclosure, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Recently released advance copies of 2017 plan year Form 5500 and instructions reflect an increase in the maximum civil...
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Leave Employees Alone During FMLA Time Off
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
HR professionals should not call an employee into work for any reason during Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...
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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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Nevada Employers Prepare to Provide Leave for Domestic Violence Victims
Janet L. Heins|Leave Benefits, Nevada, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
In the new year, Nevada employers will be required to provide workplace protections for employees who are victims of...
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FMLA Retaliation Claim Dismissed
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A former employee’s retaliation claim under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was dismissed because a manager was...
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Wage and Hour Class Actions Can Cost Employers Millions
Janet L. Heins|Business Acumen, Compensation Compliance, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employers that fail to comply with federal and state wage and hour laws could face class-action lawsuits that lead...
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