Court Upholds Employee Termination on FMLA
In a rare ruling in support of employers, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals recently found that employers can discipline and even terminate an employee based on problems discovered while…
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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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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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HR How To: Managing a rude employee with an attitude
Although we know it when we see it, attitude is one of the hardest things to objectively define. In many cases, the employee doesn’t always realize a problem exists—especially when…
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