In all employment situations, employees are expected to perform some type of work in exchange for their paycheck and various company benefits. It is a sort of trade agreement. The employee gets "something for something-which happens to be the Latin translation for...
Work/life balance is important to many in the workplace. And, because of this, many employees take advantage of the benefits of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) when there is an extended medical need or emergency.Many people often associate maternity leave with...
The Family and Medical Leave Act requires most employers in Florida and around the country to grant unpaid and job-protected leave to workers in certain situations, but companies may face sanctions for violating the 1993 law even when leave is granted. A federal...
For some Florida businesses, tracking an employee who is on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act can be difficult. However, there are some software solutions that may be available to help track which employees are eligible for FMLA leave. In order for an...
Society has come a long way toward becoming more aware of food allergies. Improved food labeling and general awareness make life a little easier for those who suffer from these allergies. However, many employers need to take employee food allergies more...
Florida workers may be interested to learn that approximately 33 percent of female workers between the age of 18 and 34 have experienced workplace sexual harassment. However, there are many cases where women do not report workplace harassment, which means that the...
Florida residents may be familiar with a recent sexual harassment claim made by a former female anchor against the CEO of Fox News. The woman has alleged that she was subject to inappropriate behavior by the CEO. She has also indicated that a former colleague...
In a ruling, the Sixth Circuit Court awarded a summary judgement for Ford Motor Company in a case involving a worker passed over for an apprenticeship. The man was passed over because of restrictions placed on him related to an opioid addiction. While the man claimed...
The Department of Labor has created a new FMLA notice that employers must hang in plain sight of employees. Employers with posters that contain the same information as the new document can continue to use the ones they already have. This poster must be displayed for...
When most of us think of the National Park Service, the federal agency tasked with preserving "the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations," we probably envision...
