Peggy Young worked for UPS in Landover, Md. and became pregnant in 2006. She told her supervisors that her doctor had recommended she not lift packages heavier than 20 pounds and later in her pregnancy,…
I recently attended a webinar given by the Law Firm of Ogletree Deakins in regards to Ebola and what employers need to know. The presentation described how an employer’s actions could have implications with the…
THE PROBLEM: Employers commonly obtain consumer reports as part of a routine background check. Plaintiff’s attorneys have recently latched onto some lesser-known consumer report requirements within the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Possibly, common practices…
The employer mandate fee is officially referred to as a “shared responsibility payment,” as the fee will help fund marketplace subsidies and fund other aspects of the Affordable Care Act.The annual employer mandate fee (officially…
1. Hire the Right People for the JobIt may be tempting but don’t hire people you know for your open positions. Interview qualified, experienced professionals from outside your immediate circle. Make sure you check references…
Is yours one of the many Houston-based businesses that hires employees who do not speak English? Here are some points to ponder:Federal Posting Requirements maintain that if 20% or more of your workforce is not…
The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is designed to provide job protection and work/life balance for American workers. FMLA provides time off for employees with an illness or injury, to care for their…