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Employment Laws in Nigeria

Global People Strategist

However, any organization looking to take advantage must be prepared – creating and adhering to employment contracts that abide by employment laws in Nigeria is crucial for successful expansion into this highly desirable hub. Employment Laws Dictating the Nigeria Labor Landscape. The Bottom Line.

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Company’s Invalid Employment Contract Dooms Noncompete Claims

HR Daily Advisor

Employment Arrangement Doesn’t Compute. In February 2004, the U.S. The DOL contended the company violated federal law by failing to pay H-1B employees during training periods. Meanwhile, in January 2004, “Consuela,” a resident of the Philippines, reached out to SpaceAge for employment.

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How Much FMLA Leave Is Too Much?

HR Daily Advisor

Bar none, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the hardest employment law to administer for employers and the easiest to abuse by employees. That double whammy often results in frustrated employers making rash decisions, which, of course, lead to lawsuits. Nadezhda1906 / iStock / Getty Images Plus.

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Arbitrary maximum leave policy, disability discrimination costs retailer $8.6 million

HR Morning

1, 2004, and May 13, 2010, after having taken the maximum amount of leave then available under Lowe’s leave-of-absence policies, can go to www.loweseeocsettlement.com or email lowes.settlement@eeoc.gov or call 1-855-725-4456 for more information on how to complete a claim form. In 2014, company revenues totaled $56.2

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Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Tanks Michigan Worker’s ADA Claim

HR Daily Advisor

Sam” began working for the city of Flushing, Michigan in 2004. Sam scheduled an appointment for January 13, 2014, but later canceled it. At Sam’s request, his physicians submitted a letter to the city on January 14, 2014, clearing him to return to work. Sam’s performance began to suffer about the same time.

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

In 2004, California enacted paid family leave. In 2014, President Obama issued Executive Order 13706 that require federal contractors to provide their employees with paid leave. The study also noted that the U.S. is one of just six nations on earth that lacks mandated paid maternity leave. The move toward paid leave.

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Predictive Scheduling Provides Shift Notice and Income Consistency for Employees

HR Daily Advisor

The first predictive scheduling ordinance was passed in San Francisco, California in 2014, and since then other localities have taken notice. Areas across the country, as well as the federal government, are considering the issues and determining whether predictive scheduling laws should be implemented on a larger scale. Prince, J.D.,