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Employment Laws Every Alabama Business Owner Should Know

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It’s important to stay up to date on all of the employment laws in your state so that you can maintain compliance in your business. However, remember that our summary is not qualified legal advice, laws are always subject to change, and they can vary from municipality to municipality. . for no more than 6 days in a school week.

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Connecticut Court Affirms Employer’s Request for Enhanced FMLA Certification

HR Daily Advisor

In recent years, plenty of disgruntled former employees have successfully relied on seemingly minor errors and omissions in employers’ efforts to comply with the FMLA’s detailed and nuanced technical requirements as the basis for a lawsuit. The enhanced fitness-for-duty certification procedures set forth in Section 312 of the U.S.

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8 Must-ask Questions When Shopping for a PEO

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Find out if the PEO’s payroll and HR specialists have strong professional training or certifications as well as practical experience. Are they familiar with the laws governing the cities and states in which you do business? If it isn’t, the PEO may not be able to provide insurance to employees in that state. Are you a CPEO?

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How did a plaintiff with no lawyer convince a federal appellate court that he had a viable FMLA claim?

The Employer Handbook

On January 3, 2014, he reported to work amid a snowstorm. On January 28, 2014, the plaintiff’s doctor prepared a Family and Medical Leave Act certification to support a forthcoming request by the plaintiff for three months of leave. The plaintiff was a patient representative with a local hospital.

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Misclassification Alone Is Insufficient for Class Treatment

HR Daily Advisor

Wage and hour class actions continue to be large thorns in the sides of many employers, and this recent decision serves as a good reminder of how critical it is for you to review your overtime policies, job descriptions, and exemption classifications. Trial Court Denied Motion for Class Certification.

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Case for Consistency: Treatment of Manager Prevents Dismissal of Age Bias Claim

HR Daily Advisor

GNC promoted him to store manager in 2001, and he remained in that position until his discharge in 2014. Throughout his employment with GNC, Bruce received numerous awards, including a “Sales Leader Award” and a “Certificate of Appreciation” for his sales performance in 2013.

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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.