12/08/2009
Because FMLA leave is an entitlement, employers aren’t allowed to interfere with it. Interference can include things like requiring employees to perform work during their leave. That’s why it’s important to make arrangements for getting work done without requiring assistance from the employee on leave.
12/08/2009
Nothing takes the shine off an employee achievement award faster than having to pay taxes on its value. The IRS is on the lookout for awards that really amount to bonuses, but it’s entirely possible to design a recognition program that doesn’t cause tax liability for your employees—and is fully tax deductible for your organization.