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The FMLA does not protect employees from termination for unrelated reasons (like performance)

The Employer Handbook

Blink twice if you know (or at least suspect) a poor-performing employee who complained about discrimination or sought leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act to insulate herself from discipline at work. In 2004, the plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and chronic back and neck pain.

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Paying Police and Firefighters: Serving the Public and Our Workplaces

HR Daily Advisor

Public employers covered by these special rules should consult with an employment attorney familiar with public sector wage and hour issues to ensure that their pay plans comply with the law. is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Who Qualifies as Police Officers and Firefighters?

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Pay Implications of Government Shutdowns

HR Daily Advisor

is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Prince also served as an expert on several audio conferences discussing the 2004 changes to the federal regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The post Pay Implications of Government Shutdowns appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.

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State Minimum Wage Increases for 2019 (Map)

HR Daily Advisor

is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Prince also served as an expert on several audio conferences discussing the 2004 changes to the federal regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The post State Minimum Wage Increases for 2019 (Map) appeared first on HR Daily Advisor.

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From Marijuana To #MeToo—Top Employment Law Updates For 2019

PlanSource

We’re only a quarter through 2019 and employment law is already changing at a rapid pace, with an increasingly widespread commitment to greater pay equity, access to paid leave, and protection from harassment and discrimination. This salary level was set in 2004. What should HR be doing to prepare? Benefits plans.

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Predictive Scheduling Provides Shift Notice and Income Consistency for Employees

HR Daily Advisor

People who work in the retail, food services, and hospitality industries often face this issue when trying to plan their life outside working hours. is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Prince, J.D., Before starting her career in publishing, Ms.

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The Ins and Outs of Deductions From Pay

HR Daily Advisor

Deductions that benefit the employee includes deductions for life insurance, health insurance, pension, and welfare plans; contributions to charity; and the purchase price of U.S. is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications. Deductions that benefit the employee. Savings Bonds. Prince, J.D.,