In a country whose diverse workers embrace many religions and cultures, does it make sense for a company to rename vacation days that revolve around Christian holidays—like “Christmas break” and “Easter break”—or even to eliminate these traditional days and let employees pick their own holidays to take time off?
Should HR Rename, Reallocate Holiday Time Off to Be More Inclusive?
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Ask an Expert: Can We Fire An Employee for Sharing His Pay Increase with Coworkers?
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Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who participate in...
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Jimmy John's Franchisor and Franchisees Sued Simultaneously in Overtime Case
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A case decided by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals potentially has opened new paths of liability for...
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Gender Pay Gap Transparency Act: A Push for Equality or a Waste of Time?
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Gov. Jerry Brown soon will decide whether California’s big businesses must reveal salary data for male and female employees,...
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Lack of Communication Sinks FMLA Claims
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employer has no obligation under the Family and Medical Leave Act to restore an employee to the same...
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Courts Have Dueling Interpretations of FLSA’s Fluctuating Workweek
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Wage and hour laws are an Achilles’ heel for many employers. A recent 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
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Small and Large Employers Outsource HR Duties Differently
Janet L. Heins|Affirmative Action, Business Acumen, Contracts and RFPs, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Outsourcing HR functions may jeopardize the jobs of some in-house HR professionals but can be a smart move for...
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Labor Secretary Weighs in on Tip Pooling
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, News, Policies and Practices, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta says he backs legislation that would prevent employers from taking tips from workers.
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Benefit Leaders Foresee Greater Employee Choices
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Workers’ ability to create a personalized benefit package—with greater flexibility to alter their selections outside of an annual open...
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