Employers often hesitate to conduct workplace investigations or take disciplinary action against an employee taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A recent court decision is an endorsement to carry on with your internal investigations and disciplinary measures, when warranted.
Viewpoint: If an Employee Attends a Beyonce Concert While on FMLA Leave, Can She Be Terminated?
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Fired day after genetic testing, following cancer treatment, employee to get trial on ADA claim
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Play or Pay: Rising Penalties' Role in Complying with the ACA
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Step-by-Step Guide to Complying with White-Collar Exemptions
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Preventive Dental Benefits Save Employers Money, Studies Find
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Regular dental checkups can reduce an employer’s health care spending and improve workers’ well-being, new research shows. Employers should...
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401(k) Plans: A Cybersecurity Afterthought
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Coworker’s happy-hour conduct supports hostile work environment claim
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