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Employee Relations
Is your employee discipline fair? A 5-question self-test
07/11/2025
Whether it’s deserved or not, the perception that management is “against” employees, once earned, is difficult to shake. That’s why it’s vital for supervisors to make sure they treat everyone fairly and consistently, especially when disciplining employees.
Compensation & Benefits
Extended leave for disabled spouse? Maybe
07/09/2025
Under the ADA, there’s no obligation to reasonably accommodate a spouse’s illness. But a recent case in California under that state’s ADA equivalent may portend a trend.
Employment Law
A half-hour absence = 7 years of FMLA fallout
07/09/2025
Pregnancy-related absences deserve thoughtful handling, not timecard traps that end careers.
Hiring
DHS warns to check permit changes
07/09/2025
The Trump administration has begun revoking the immigration status for some workers before the expiration date printed on their Employment Authorization Documents.
HR Management
New injury data signals key risk areas HR can’t afford to ignore
07/09/2025
The total number of workplace injuries may be declining, but the risks—and associated costs—are growing more complex.
Terminations
Discover work mistakes during FMLA? Here’s what to do
06/23/2025
Employees who take FMLA leave are protected from retaliation for doing so. That’s led to the mistaken belief among some employees that they can’t be disciplined or fired while on leave. That’s not the case.
Article Archives
How discrimination beliefs are driving resistance to DEI initiatives
Dismiss racist taunts at your peril
Documenting performance? Better date-stamp and retain
DOL announces deregulation efforts
Trump DOL won’t charge double if you fix wage mistakes
Bystander harassment reporter has rights, too
‘Impossible’ PIP sinks employer’s discharge appeal
Paid caregiving leave is still missing from many benefits packages
Health care remains king, but flexible work sees dip
From firefighting to forecasting: Becoming a strategic anticipator
Refocus on manager engagement to boost team-wide performance
EEOC and DOL nominees move out of committee
No, you can’t deny accommodation over aesthetics
The ROI of care: Start investing in women’s health
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