Articles Posted in Human Resources Policies

We’re gonna take a coronavirus break today to talk about marijuana

March 18, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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But, first, thank you to everyone who stopped by yesterday for the Facebook Live / Zoom chat to discuss the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other COVID-19 workplace issues. ICYMI, we did record the session. I’ve got audio here and my handsome talking mug here.

I’ll schedule another chat sesh once the House Bill advances through the Senate (which hasn’t happened yet, but maybe today), and President Trump signs it. Continue reading

So, when exactly is this COVID-19 paid sick leave and FMLA relief package going to become law?

March 17, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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Over the weekend, we got news that federal emergency paid sick leave is coming, with significant changes to FMLA too. Yesterday, I broke it down in plain English for you.

Today at noon Eastern, I’m going on Facebook Live (here) and, by reader request, Zoom (here, limited space available) to answer some of your questions about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

But, speaking of timing, when the heck might this House bill become law? Continue reading

In plain English, here’s what the House just greenlit for emergency FMLA and paid sick leave

March 16, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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What a week it was! I spent it providing coronavirus counseling out the wazoo, while reading more COVID-19 legal updates than I thought were possible, including me posting on Saturday. Saturday!?!

But, ICYMI, just after midnight on Saturday, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with approval from President Trump. Federal emergency FMLA and paid sick leave are practically here.

Weekend Update: Federal emergency paid sick leave is coming, with significant changes to FMLA too.

March 14, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Late last night, the House passed a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act with approval from President Trump. Continue reading

Pending federal Coronavirus legislation could create major changes to the FMLA.

March 13, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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We’re taking HUGE here. Continue reading

Let’s update you on the status of paid sick leave for Coronavirus/COVID-19…

March 12, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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We’ve got a lot to discuss. Continue reading

😮📢Feds introduce legislation mandating paid sick leave for Coronavirus

March 9, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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You read it here first. Continue reading

For one company, forced worker arbitration may turn out to be its worst nightmare.

February 12, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it. Continue reading

🔎Your post-Super Bowl guide to spotting employee FMLA or other sick leave abuse🔍

February 3, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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According to a recent survey, 17.5 million American workers may be skipping work today, the day after the Super Bowl. About 6 in 10 of those employees had their Monday absence pre-approved. So, at least you can plan for that.

But, what about the other 6-or-so million?

A bipartisan federal bill proposes to require nursing mom protections for all female employees.

January 20, 2020 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide new moms with reasonable break time and a private place to pump breastmilk.

Well, not all new moms; just the non-exempt workers; i.e., the overtime-eligible employees. But, new bipartisan legislation proposed last week in the Senate will change all that. Continue reading

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