ComplianceEmployee RelationsEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesFamily Medical Leave ActFMLARecap: FMLA Straight Talk August 11, 2023July 1, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu ERC's 2013 "FMLA Straight Talk" program featured presentations from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour…6 minute readRead More
Case LawDOMAEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesSupreme CourtSupreme Court Case Update July 1, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu The Supreme Court issued three decisions in July, 2013 that affect employers. Here are the details your…5 minute readRead More
Abercrombie and FitchAppearanceBeautifulEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesHiringRecruiting & HiringThe Beauty Bias: Can You Hire Based on Looks? August 11, 2023June 12, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Can employers hire based on looks and image? Does beauty affect hiring and even promotions? Should…5 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesReligionReligious AccomodationworkplaceReligion at Work: A Guide for Employers August 11, 2023June 11, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu In 2013, there had been a number of charges filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…6 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesHarassmentharassment preventionLiabilitySexual HarassmentWorkplace Policies & Practices5-Step Checklist to Protect Against Sexual Harassment Liability August 11, 2023June 10, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Sexual harassment lawsuits continue to make up a large percentage of cases filed by the Equal…4 minute readRead More
Employee Relations & Performance ManagementEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesFMLAIntermitten LeaveWorkplace Policies & PracticesFMLA Intermittent Leave: 3 Ways to Manage It August 11, 2023June 5, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Intermittent FMLA leave can be extremely challenging for employers to manage. Fortunately, there are opportunities in the…4 minute readRead More
ADAEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesEssential FunctionsRarely Performed Duties Can Be Essential Functions Under ADA August 11, 2023May 13, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu The outcome of a recent court case reminds employers that when determining the essential functions of…4 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesI-9 FormEmployers Must Use New I-9 Form May 7, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Beginning May 7, 2013, employers must use the revised Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 Form (Rev. 03/08/13)N for all new-hires…3 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesUSCIS Reaches 2014 H-1B Cap April 15, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the statutory H-1B cap of 65,000 for…1 minute readRead More
Employment LawEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesFacebookFMLASocial MediaWorkplace Policies & PracticesFMLA & Facebook: 6 New Lessons for Employers August 11, 2023March 26, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Increasingly, Facebook and other social media postings are entering the courtroom as employers use them as…5 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatespoliciesSocial MediaWorkplace Policies & PracticesSocial Media Policies Guide Employees and Protect Companies August 11, 2023March 26, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu4 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesFMLAFMLA PosterH-1Bhealth careHIPAAI-9Recruiting & HiringWellness & Work/LifeImportant Legal Updates: I-9, FMLA, HIPAA, & H-1B Petitions March 12, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu New I-9 Form U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a revised Employment Eligibility Verification…2 minute readRead More