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Like tulips and daffodils, this spring brought leave absence activity popping up across the country, plenty of which was related to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs. As a refresher, there are 10 states with established or upcoming PFML programs, including California, Colorado (benefits payable beginning in 2024), Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire (benefits payable beginning in 2023), New … Continued
What are the most relatable phobias, in your opinion? Perhaps it is Arachnophobia, the fear of spiders; Acrophobia, the fear of heights; Mysophobia, the fear of germs; or maybe Trypanophobia, the fear of injections. Social anxiety disorder is one type of phobia. For one employee of Gravity Diagnostics, in Kentucky, his lunch hour went awry … Continued
Most of us reading this blog post are well-versed in, or at least familiar with, the basics of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Some of us can (and will) recite FMLA entitlement, leave reasons, eligibility rules, and certification requirements with the same ease as, say, a flight attendant providing passengers with the … Continued
Administering FMLA (the Family and Medical Leave Act) is a consistent challenge for many employers. FMLA is a complex topic, and even experienced leave management specialists can find gaps in their knowledge. Over 1200 people attended our recent webinar on FMLA, and the breadth and variety of questions we received on the topic were enough … Continued
As spring began to blossom in the Pacific Northwest, COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations began to decrease in Oregon. Prompted by the decline in COVID-19 numbers, Oregon’s Governor, Kate Brown, announced that she will rescind her statewide COVID-19 emergency declaration. Governor Brown’s Executive Order 21-36 originally extended the current declaration of a public health emergency … Continued
The Gist Paid family and medical leave is on the table in yet another state: Maryland. Although MD Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the bill, and despite the Governor’s arguments against the legislation, which establishes state paid family and medical leave program, the Time to Care Act passed with overriding votes in both the Senate and … Continued
When one thinks of a discrimination lawsuit, it is reasonable jump to age, race, gender, or sexual harassment. Indeed, these are common fact patterns in discrimination cases across the country. However, discrimination in the workplace also extends to pregnancy and parenting. Discrimination can be blatant or subtle. Some discriminatory practices permeate the leave of absence … Continued
What Employers Should know About COVID-19 Immunization Mandates and Challenges, and How to Navigate Employee Requests Regarding Vaccination COVID-19 has become an ongoing challenge for employers seeking to manage a productive workforce while setting policies that keep workers safe. The availability of effective vaccines in the US provided some relief and protection for employees’ health … Continued
Can employers who require COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment successfully keep staff members who want to refuse inoculation? Maybe. To be successful it will surely take communication and understanding . Termination warnings may seem effective, but it’s possible and worth the effort to persuade some vaccine-resistant employees. Changing minds requires understanding the psychology … Continued
Compliance Webinar: (March 30, 2022) Absence Management Academy: A Deep Dive into FMLA While the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 turns 29 this year, many employers are still struggling to understand the law and how to apply it. The basics aren’t so basic, especially as organizations must coordinate multiple leave programs. In fact, employers are … Continued
What a relief to be attending an in-person DMEC conference, the first since 2019 to be held in a physical location. A common theme among attendees of this year’s DMEC FMLA/ADA Employer Compliance Conference: gratitude for face-to-face interactions. On the first day of the conference, SunLife presenter Abigail O’Connell commented that it was the first … Continued
A proper ergonomic workspace is essential to both your health and wellness. Whether you are working from home or back in the office, take a moment to make sure your workspace is set up to help you succeed. ReedGroup has identified some quick tips to ensure your workspace is optimized for your continued comfort and … Continued
