When employers think of “medical leave,” most minds understandably jump to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or time off that employees may be entitled to under company-provided policies (sick leave, vacation, PTO, etc.)....more
10/2/2024
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Policies ,
Essential Functions ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Medical Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Sick Leave ,
Wrongful Termination
Employee handbooks are an effective tool for employers for a variety of reasons. They set the rules of the road for your organization, aid in legal compliance, and can help your managers deal with potentially difficult...more
8/1/2023
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Employee Handbooks ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Medical Examinations ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Payroll Deductions ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Substance Abuse
Performance management is one of the most important–and difficult–issues that employers face in supervising their workforce. Dealing with performance problems becomes even harder when an underperforming employee requests or...more
The Third Circuit’s recent decision in Capps v. Mondelez Global, LLC is a mixed bag for employers. The good news is that it establishes that an employer’s honest belief that its employee misused FMLA leave can defeat a...more