By Eric B. Meyer Your social media policy may be good when it comes to addressing legal risks. But getting that message across to your employees… Not … Read more
Expansion of Remote Work Options May Be Fueling Explosion of I-9 Audits
There’s an interesting piece in SHRM’s most recent HR Week about the explosion of I-9 audits in recent years. In short, they’ve grown from three (3) in … Read more
After 20 Years It’s Time to Ask: Is the FMLA Still Working?
It’s hard to believe that the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) was signed into law 20 years ago. How has the FMLA impacted employers, workers and … Read more
Everything You Could Possibly Want to Know About the New FMLA
The new FMLA rule is now in effect. Here’s a handy guide to what you really need to know. What changed? In 2008, the Family Medical and Leave Act was … Read more
TheLadders Sued in Consumer Class Action That Calls Site a “Scam”
TheLadders is being sued in New York federal court in a class-action consumer lawsuit alleging that for years it falsely claimed it offered only … Read more
New I-9 Form Finally Released; Employers Must Use It by May 7
By Shannon Stevenson Last Friday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of the new I-9 Employment Eligibility … Read more
What Happens When a Harasser Files a Claim of Retaliation?
By Eric B. Meyer An EEOC complaint is not your free pass to goof off at work. Or sexually harass your co-workers. Gary Vaughn found out the hard way. After … Read more
Proposed Bill Would Ban Credit Checks on Employees and Applicants
By Eric B. Meyer Yesterday, I discussed some pending federal legislation that would expand the FMLA to cover part-time employees. Now, I hear that another … Read more
New Bill Would Extend FMLA Benefits to Part-Time Workers
By Eric B. Meyer Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees are eligible for leave if they have worked for their employer at least 12 months, … Read more
It’s Wise to Be Cautious: Risks of Unpaid Internships Are Still Increasing
By John E. Thompson We have warned for some time now that businesses and other organizations should think carefully if they are considering the possibility … Read more