What Do You Do If An Employee Fails to Return FMLA Certification?
by Federal regulations state that an employee seeking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) due to a serious health condition must provide medical …
Category: Federal Laws
Reasonable Accommodations under USERRA, the Forgotten Disability Discrimination Law
Many employers are revamping their reasonable accommodation procedures to ensure compliance with recent changes in federal and state laws regarding accommodations based on pregnancy and …
Recent Eighth Circuit Case May Signal Changes in How Employers Can Lawfully Use Rounding in Employee Timekeeping
On August 11, 2023, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion that allows a class action lawsuit to go forward on the issue …
EEOC Issues Updated Technical Guidance On Accommodating Visual Impairments
Today, on the thirty-third anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) becoming law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a new guidance document, “Visual …
U. S. Supreme Court Clarifies Interpretation of Undue Hardship Regarding Religious Accommodation Requests
The U.S. Supreme Court has changed what an employer must establish to support a claim that an employee’s request for a religious accommodation is unreasonable …
Calculating Amount of FMLA Leave Used During Weeks With A Holiday
On May 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on calculating use of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave during a …
Protecting Intellectual Property When You Can’t Use Non-compete Agreements
There is an undeniable trend to limit or ban the use of non-compete agreements by employers. The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban, …
Complying with New Federal Laws Protecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees
This may be a good time for employers to review their policies and practices regarding pregnant and nursing employees. On December 29, 2022, two federal …
Employers Who Do Drug and Alcohol Testing under Federal DOT Requirements Are Getting a New Option
Soon employers who are required to test workers for drugs or alcohol under the federal Department of Transportation mandate will have the option of conducting …
DOL Responds to High Rate of Wage Violations in Home Care Industry
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reports that they are finding many wage and hour violations in their investigations of home care companies. According to …