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10 money-saving opportunities hidden in employment laws

As CFOs are well aware, employment laws seem to favor workers against their employers, and they often cost firms money. But that’s not always the case. 

by Jared Bilski
September 6, 2013

12 critical changes coming Finance’s way in 2010

In case you didn’t have enough on your to-do list for 2010, the feds just added to it.

by Jennifer Azara
January 8, 2010

3 tricky benefits scenarios – did these companies handle them correctly?

Fact: Benefits are surpassing salaries as the most important perk to employees.  But did these companies step out of line to enforce their benefits policies?

by Jennifer Azara
July 23, 2010

7 reasons for CFOs to update the Handbook now

Not updating the employee handbook regularly is a mistake employers can’t afford to make. This document is employers’ first line of defense against litigation.

by Jared Bilski
April 24, 2014

As states share info with DOL, a refresher course on dealing with ICs

Pennsylvania just joined the growing list of states that pledged to work with the Department of Labor (DOL) in preventing employers from misclassifying full-time employees as independent contractors (ICs). Will your state be next?  

by Tim Gould
August 25, 2016

Before you dock anyone’s pay, be sure it’s by the book

Nobody really wants to dock an employee’s pay. 

by Scott Ball
March 18, 2015

Bill aims to extend FMLA to domestic violence victims

Handling Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests correctly is a challenge for even the most seasoned managers, and there’s a bill in Congress right now would impact employers’ current FMLA responsibilities.

by Jared Bilski
November 2, 2011

Busted! Employer catches employee on social media abusing FMLA leave

FMLA leave costs your company enough when employees take it legitimately … then you catch an employee trying to scam you! Unfortunately it happens a lot, though probably not as dramatically as it all unfolded for one of your peers in California. An employee taking intermittent FLMA leave was caught red-handed on a fishing trip […]

by Jennifer Azara
August 23, 2019

Can overtime be an ‘essential job function’ under federal law?

When a job requires employees to log more than 40 hours per week on a regular basis, is it safe to say overtime is an “essential job function” of that position and deny an accommodation request that attempts to skirt the OT?  

by Jared Bilski
April 28, 2016

CFOs get ‘new’ weapon to avoid compliance problems, courtesy of the feds

Finance chiefs will once again have one of the most useful DOL resources at their disposal to help with an array of tricky compliance issues — and avoid costly penalties and lawsuits.

by Jared Bilski
July 6, 2017

Chronic conditions and FMLA leave: How far can you go to get proof?

CFOs want to do everything in their power to prevent FMLA abuse. But the question is: How aggressive can you be in determining whether a staffer’s medical issue is a bonafide “chronic condition” that requires intermittent FMLA leave?

by Jared Bilski
October 27, 2016

Congress unveils paid leave on the federal level … with a catch

Following an array of state and local paid leave laws and loud calls from employers and prominent business groups, Congress has introduced a bill to make paid leave on a federal level a reality. But the legislation probably isn’t what HR pros were expecting.

by Jared Bilski
February 21, 2018

Critical components of a disaster-management plan

We’re about to step into the worst part of Hurricane Season. So now’s a good time to make sure your disaster-management plan is up to snuff.

by Jared Bilski
August 29, 2013

Do you have to consider an employee on FMLA for a promotion? Court says …

While you don’t have to pay employees for the FMLA leave they take, you still have to be aware certain pay-related issues while they’re on leave. And as one company recently found out, not doing so can prove to be very, very costly.

by Jared Bilski
May 24, 2018

Docking pay for exempt employees: What’s allowed?

It’s not easy to decipher the pay-docking rules laid out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The regs are pretty murky. 

by Tim Gould
January 21, 2016

Docking pay for exempt employees: What’s allowed?

If your payroll people have trouble understanding the pay-docking rules laid out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), assure them they’ve got a lot of company. The regs are pretty murky.  

by Tim Gould
October 15, 2015

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