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FMLA and mental health – what you need to know as an employer

Business Management Daily

Even if an employee has a family member who suffers from mental health issues, they may be eligible for taking FMLA to help them deal with their issues. In this article, we’ll discuss: Instances where an employee can take FMLA for mental health. Here are some other instances where FMLA leave can be taken: Birth of a child.

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What is the 50-employee threshold?

Genesis HR Solutions

Before you panic, read this article. Your strategy for handling leave and paid time off. With more than 50 employees, your paid time off and leave policies should be locked down ( especially regarding leave). Dealing With The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Here’s why. Click To Tweet.

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Massachusetts wage and hour laws you need to know

Genesis HR Solutions

In this article, we’ll discuss Massachusetts wage and hour laws, all of which are referenced in the Wage and Hour section of the Mass.gov website. They must also be free to leave the workplace. Parental Leave & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) in Massachusetts. Parental Leave. Reporting Time.

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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Even if workers’ compensation fully covered all work-related cases, workers suffering work-related mental injuries must still bear the burden of the harm, and with their families, carry some of the financial loss. In workers’ compensation articles, claims are often described as either “accepted” or “denied”.

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The Historic Journey of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

HR Digest

An op-ed in The New York Times shed light on the struggles faced by these individuals, igniting a spark that would eventually lead to the introduction of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act in Congress. Here are a few more questions on what the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is. What Does the PWFA Entail?

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Business law basics for HR: 8 things every HR professional needs to know

Business Management Daily

Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 gives Congress the “power to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States…” It is that power that allows Congress to pass laws outlawing discrimination in employment, for example. Title VII (The Civil Rights Act) was passed under the Commerce Clause. Commerce clause.

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Your Due Diligence HR Compliance Checklist

HR Digest

Documents that contain sensitive/confidential information such as social security numbers, drug test results, or medical data should be stored in confidential employee files with limited access. (Do Americans with Disabilities Act. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: The EEOC compliance include: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.