Insomnia caused by emotional distress over the passing of a beloved pet probably was not a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
FMLA Leave Not Available Following Pet’s Death
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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For 2018, PCORI Fee Is Rising, IRS Says
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The annual fee to fund the federal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), paid by self-insured employers, will go up...
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California Supreme Court Departs from Federal Overtime Calculations
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Although most states follow federal law in calculating overtime and other wage and hour issues, California does not. The...
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Is It Time to Rethink Fertility Benefits?
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Fertility benefits are getting more attention as members of the Millennial generation enter their prime childbearing years. There are...
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Weekly Tip-Pooling Policy Doesn’t Violate California Labor Code
Janet L. Heins|California, Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A coffee shop’s policy of pooling tips on a weekly basis and distributing them to service employees based on...
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SHRM-Supported Alliance Launched to Protect Employer-Sponsored Health Benefits
Janet L. Heins|Health Care Benefits, Influencing Government Policy, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The Society for Human Resource Management and other leading employer organizations have launched the Partnership for Employer-Sponsored Coverage, an...
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How to Design a 21st Century Time Off Program
Janet L. Heins|News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Today’s time off policies are a far cry from the days when two weeks’ vacation and eight fixed holidays...
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Family Caregiving Trendsetters Share Their Tips
Janet L. Heins|Dependent Care Benefits, News, Relationship Management, Work-Life Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
With simple accommodations, many employers are making America’s workplaces better for employees who are caring for elderly parents and...
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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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