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Illinois

Feel free to set generous FMLA notice terms, but rely on the law if you wind up in court

10/12/2010

Some employers cut more slack than the FMLA requires when employees fail to give timely notice that they want to take FMLA leave. The company typically might send an employee a letter informing her that, since she didn’t show up for her last scheduled shift or offered an explanation, she has five days to return or explain why she can’t work. If the reason is one covered by the FMLA, she may already have lost the right to claim FMLA leave.

Gender bias in Joslin could end company’s federal contracts

10/12/2010

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has charged Tyson Fresh Meats with gender discrimination at its facility in Joslin. A DOL investigation revealed that Tyson’s selection system and procedures discriminated against women seeking entry-level positions at the plant.

Don’t delay reasonable accommodations decision

10/12/2010

Employees who are disabled are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Employers and employees are supposed to talk about possible accommodations in what’s called the interactive accommodations process. An unreasonable delay in the process may amount to an ADA violation.

Make amends fast if mistake harms worker

10/12/2010

Supervisors accused of discrimination sometimes lose their tempers—and then proceed to say or do something stupid. When that happens, act fast to step in and make amends. That’s especially important if the affected employee has walked off the job. The key is to make the employee understand that he still has a job and should return to work.

Poor attitude and work ethic? Don’t give that promotion

10/01/2010

You want to promote the most capable and promising employees and encourage low performers to improve. That may mean pointing out some painful realities when an employee is passed over for promotion. Done sensitively, pointing out poor attitude and lack of a strong work ethic won’t fuel a lawsuit.

Taking FMLA leave may rule out performance bonus

10/01/2010

Under the right circumstances, employers that pay discretionary bonuses based on actual performance don’t have to make the extra payments to employees on FMLA leave. Thus, a discretionary bonus based on performance during each quarter may not have to be paid if the employee didn’t work.

Illinois

Feel free to set generous FMLA notice terms, but rely on the law if you wind up in court

Gender bias in Joslin could end company’s federal contracts

Don’t delay reasonable accommodations decision

Make amends fast if mistake harms worker

Poor attitude and work ethic? Don’t give that promotion

Taking FMLA leave may rule out performance bonus

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