2009 FMLA Changes: Good News for Employers
A number of the changes to the FMLA regulations that go into effect in January, 2009, favor the employer. These changes and clarifications were made after the U.S. Department of…
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Holiday Shutdowns and Exempt Employees
With the current economic crisis, many employers are considering giving workers additional unpaid time off during the holidays. This includes giving workers Friday, November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving) and/or…
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Election Laws Require Time Off to Vote
A number of states require employers to give workers time off to vote, including voting in the presidential election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. According to CCH, a nationwide…
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Employers Pay for USERRA Violations
Just in time to celebrate Memorial Day, the Department of Justice or DOJ announces a spate of recent convictions under USERRA. The USERRA regulations provide job protection for veterans. …
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South Carolina FMLA Changes
An important new proposed change to the FMLA rules would modify the statute regarding what is called substitution of paid leave for employers in South Carolina. This and a series…
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