News & Analysis as of

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Foley & Lardner LLP

Navigating a New Era: Department of Labor’s Guidance on AI Compliance with FLSA and FMLA

Foley & Lardner LLP on

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in personnel management has ushered in a new era of efficiency and productivity, but it also raises important questions about compliance with labor laws. The U.S. Department of Labor...more

Porter Hedges LLP

Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2) UPDATED April 23 2024

Porter Hedges LLP on

This post is the second installment discussing best practices for conducting a Human Resources compliance audit. The first installment of the series provided an overview of the compliance audit process and practical advice at...more

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,...

Preparing for Compliance With the PUMP Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Pregnant workers are currently protected under various acts including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What is Human Resources Compliance, and Why is it Important?

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on

How to align your people, processes, and technology with ever-changing regulations and mandates. Amid shifting workplace policies, an ever-challenging hiring climate, and evolving regulations, Human Resources (HR)...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

2022 Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar Highlights

On May 13, 2022, the Miles & Stockbridge Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration practice group presented its twentieth annual Hot Topics in Employment Law seminar to clients from throughout Maryland and beyond. Topics...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Long COVID: The Long (and Short) of Compliance with the ADA

Foley & Lardner LLP on

As employers continue to navigate through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, government agencies, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have been instrumental in issuing guidance that allows...more

Payne & Fears

[Webinar] COVID-19 Employment Law Issues for Utah Companies - April 1st, 8:00 am PT

Payne & Fears on

Payne & Fears LLP will host a complimentary 60-minute webinar on the COVID-19 topics that are important to your business right now. How does the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with its paid sick leave and...more

FordHarrison

[Event] Managing the Modern Workplace: Tips and Trends for Labor and Employment Law Compliance - November 21st, St. Louis,...

FordHarrison on

Join FordHarrison attorneys for a program featuring timely and detailed update on emerging concerns in labor and employment law at the federal and state levels, including the following topics: • Up in Smoke – Medical...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

March Preparedness: Inadequate Employee Training May Cause Even the Best Employers to Suffer an Upset

Employers implement employee training programs for a variety of reasons, such as furthering professional development and improving poor performance, ensuring compliance with information security protocols and competence using...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Blacklisting for Past Labor Violations -- Executive Order 13673

Officially known as “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces,” Executive Order 13673 now consists of proposed guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL) and proposed regulations from the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR). It...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Effective Management of Employee Medical Issues in 2015

Compliance with the Family & Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act continues to cause issues for even the most experienced workplace professionals. In recent years, both the FMLA and ADA have expanded...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Proposed FAR Rules Impose Significant New Burdens for Government Contractors

McGuireWoods LLP on

On May 28, 2015, the Obama administration published proposed amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related Department of Labor (DOL) guidance to implement the July 31, 2014, “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces”...more

Franczek P.C.

Don't Be Tripped Up by Light Duty Obligations under the FMLA and ADA: A Discussion of Employer Best Practices

Franczek P.C. on

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of presenting on the FMLA and ADA reasonable accommodations at CUPA-HR‘s annual conference with my friend, Stan Kulesa from The Standard....more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

Federal Contractors Beware – Part 3

Federal contractors beware. More changes are coming your way, again. On July 31, 2014, President Obama issued an executive order titled the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order”. First, the order requires companies...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Going Paperless? Legal Guidelines & Tips for a Paperless HR Department

In today’s high-tech business environment, it is commonplace for employers to digitize personnel documents. Maintaining these documents in electronic form has obvious benefits, including ease of accessibility and storage...more

Baker Donelson

Long Term Care Providers Take Note: The Top Five Employment Law Mistakes to Avoid

Baker Donelson on

Americans love top ten lists. In that love-for-lists spirit, and in an effort to be informative, we list below the top five employment law mistakes that long term care employers need to avoid. 1. Implementing a...more

Franczek P.C.

EEOC Commissioner Gives Insight Into Handling Employee Leaves Of Absence After FMLA Is Exhausted

Franczek P.C. on

Last week, I had the pleasure of co-presenting with EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum on the topic of “leave” as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. Our presentation was part of an FMLA/ADA compliance conference hosted...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

FMLA and ADA: The Brad and Angelina of Employment Law

Foley & Lardner LLP on

An employee comes to your human resources department to request Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) leave for an upcoming surgery to address his longstanding back pain, which has caused him increasing difficulties at work....more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

The Employment Law Authority - November/December 2013

In This Issue: - Harassment. Are your executive training programs effective? - State Round-Up. Learn about the latest employment law news in your state - Unions. Harold Coxson and Baker Wyche discuss the new...more

Fisher Phillips

Retail Industry Update, No. 4, December 2013: New Year's Resolutions: Five Areas Of Focus For 2014

Fisher Phillips on

The Affordable Care Act has dominated the headlines of employment newsletters (justifiably) for the last six months. It will continue to be an area of focus for all employers. But don’t lose sight of the fact that all the...more

Stoel Rives LLP

FMLA Leave or ADA Accommodation (Or Both)? Overview of Beyond the Basics

Stoel Rives LLP on

After more than 20 years under the ADA and FMLA, and 18 years since the passage of the Oregon Family Leave Act (“OFLA”), most employers are familiar with the basics of these laws. Many employee leave situations can be handled...more

Troutman Pepper

Avoiding Caregiver Discrimination Claims

Troutman Pepper on

Many workers, both male and female, juggle work and caregiving responsibilities. Originally Published in The HR Specialist - August 2013. ...more

McAfee & Taft

EmployerLINC.com - January 10, 2013: Following the rules does pay off

McAfee & Taft on

My husband frequently makes fun of my innate nature to follow rules. When a sign at the store says don’t carry merchandise into the restroom, I don’t. I go in through the “in” door and out through the “out” door. Boring...more

23 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide