Policy Statement [Company Name] recognizes that employees may have a family emergency or a personal crisis that causes a severe impact to them resulting in a need for additional time off in excess of their available sick/personal time. To address this need all eligible employees will be allowed to donate sick/personal time from their unused …
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit recently found that an employer can be liable for interference with an employee’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights when it denies leave on the basis of a vague medical certification without first providing notice and a seven-day period to cure (resolve) the deficiency. Facts …
Not Allowing Employee to Clarify Vague Medical Certification May be FMLA Interference Read More »
On July 13, 2015, Governor Jerry Brown approved AB 304 Sick Leave: Accrual and Limitations, which amends the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (i.e., Sections 245.5, 246, and 247.5 of the California Labor Code). These amendments took effect immediately upon signature. The following is a summary of the key amendments to the law, …
California Employer LAWlert: Amendments to Paid Sick Leave Law, Effective Immediately Read More »
Effective July 1, 2015, the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 or the CA Paid Sick Leave Law will entitle most employees in California to three days of paid sick leave each year. All California employers must display the following text in an easily readable location on our before the effective date of the law: …
Starting July 1, 2015 most employees will be entitled to up to three days of paid sick leave each year. Here are the details. WHO IS COVERED? Employees who work in California at least 30 days within one year from the commencement of employment are covered. All private and most public employers are subject to …
The California legislature on Saturday, August 29, passed the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. Below are the pertinent elements of the law that every employer in California must become familiar with.Sick Leave Entitlement/Accrual/UseIt states that an employee who, on or after July 1, 2015, works in California for 30 or more days within …
California Employer LAWlert: CA Mandates Paid Sick Leave Read More »
At the time an employee’s protected leave is coming to a close, many employers send the individual a “Job Readiness” or “Fitness-for-duty” form. There are many sound reasons for such a process including: Confirmation of the individual’s condition (rather than relying exclusively on the employee’s own assessment or representation); Preventing employees from abusing medical leave …
Can an Employer Require “Job Readiness” in a Return-to-Work Certification? Read More »
Survey after survey reveals that the most intimidating and confusing aspect of day-to-day human resources management is dealing with employee disability issues, especially leaves of absence. This area is of even greater concern because according to Helen M. Applewhaite the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division FMLA Branch Chief; employers should expect more onsite …
STRATEGIES FOR EMPLOYERS DEALING WITH ADA (FMLA) MATTERS Read More »
In this Holman HR video alert, President and employment attorney, Michael Goldfarb, Esq. walks us through a typical employee situation involving disability claims. You will learn all the vital steps and procedures to follow when dealing with these situations. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNa9s_phUtE&w=420&h=315] We hope you found this information of value. Please do not hesitate to contact your …
Although the following case involves a California employer and California’s version of the ADA, this Alert is relevant to companies nationwide who are subject to the ADA and state equivalents. In Sanchez v. Swissport Inc., employee Sanchez, alleged that she was discriminated against in violation of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). FEHA is …
Taking effect on April 1, 2014, New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act (the “Act”), will require all employers with at least five employees and all employers with at least one domestic worker to provide paid sick time to their employees; all other employees will be entitled to unpaid sick leave without penalty. Employers with …
Urgent HR Alert: New York Sick Leave Law Expanded Read More »
by Calvin Keith Oregon will become the first state in the nation to require employers to provide bereavement leave when House Bill 2950 takes effect January 1. The new law allows for bereavement leave under the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). The law applies to any employer with 25 or more employees in Oregon. Any …
OR LAWlert: Oregon Employers Required to Provide Bereavement Leave Read More »
New PDL rules went into effect 12-30-12. These changes to California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave Law requires all employers in the state to display new postings and notices. The content of the postings is available at http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/Publications_Publications.htm. Other substantive changes include the requirement that employers must notify an employee in writing of any medical certification requirement …
