HR How To: Dealing with Attendance Issues
It’s the morning after Mardi Gras, and Joe calls in sick. You were expecting it—after all, he was sick the Friday before a long weekend, and the Monday after the…
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EEOC Updates Definition of ADA Disability
The EEOC recently backed down from wide ranging expansion of the definition of disability in the workplace. The federal agency took the unusual action of eliminating portions of the…
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Drunk Employees Not Protected by ADA
A recent federal court decision upheld the fact that an employer can terminate an employee for being drunk at work, even when the employee is an alcoholic covered by ADA.…
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Massachusetts Limits Payroll Deductions
A recent case in Massachusetts Supreme Court severely limits the deductions that an employer may make under the state Payment of Wages Law, even with the employee’s permission. In Camara…
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Guidelines for Rehiring Workers
With the economy gradually improving, many employers are thinking about rehiring laid-off workers. Having clear rehire guidelines is critical to avoiding lawsuits for discrimination and wrongful termination. A positive, well-documented…
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Employers Ban Cell Phone Use
Across the nation, employers are telling workers to hang up and drive. Many employers are banning the use of cell phones while driving, and it appears likely that OSHA, the…
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Reporting Time Pay Varies By State
During inclement weather, many offices and businesses will close early. While last week’s post examined payment when the business is closed or remains open all day, different rules apply when…
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Inclement Weather and Payroll
With much of the country digging out from major blizzards, employers have many questions regarding payment for employees during inclement weather, and reporting time pay. Last week www.humanresourceblog.com was inundated…
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New York Increases Tipped Minimum Wage to $5.00
The New York Department of Labor recently issued a wage order for the hospitality industry. The action is a response to continued violations by employers including tip misappropriation and overtime…
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Courts Limit Exempt Employee Status
Employers should be more cautious about classifying workers as exempt salaried employees, in light of several recent federal court cases. One of the most common complaints received by the…
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