December 2019 Your Business & the Law: A Labor & Employment Newsletter
This month covers the upcoming DOL white collar exemption rules, leave law tip of the month, and news about BPJ attorneys.
Read More »BPJ News & Updates: November 2019
Burch, Porter & Johnson shares recent happenings and updates, from global networking for client benefits to attorney recognition in the community.
Read More »October 2019 Your Business & the Law: A Labor & Employment Newsletter
This month, find out what's going on the the Supreme Court and LGBT Employees, if FMLA affects the termination of an employee, and if you need to provide employees with physical paychecks anymore.
Read More »Leave Law Tip of the Month: Can you Terminate an Employee for Taking a Vacation During Medical Leave?
While it may seem to be an abuse of leave (FMLA or other) for an employee to take a vacation while out on medical leave, employers should avoid jumping to disciplining or terminating without a thorough examination of the facts and circumstances.
by Jennifer S. Hagerman
Read More »Four Missteps to Avoid in Job Interviews
When recruiting new talent to your company, there are a myriad of topics you should avoid in the process of determining whether a person is a good fit for the position. The safest and most effective way to interview is to focus closely on whether the candidate meets the criteria for the open position.
by Sarah E. Stuart
Read More »When to Grant Sabbath Time Off as a Religious Accommodation
Employers who are open for business on the weekend often face the dilemma of scheduling workers when some take the position that they cannot work on their religion’s Sabbath. This article will provide some guidance on how to solve this dilemma.
by Lisa A. Krupicka
Read More »Leave Law Tip of the Month: When is Offering Leave Required as An ADA Accommodation?
Do you and your employees know when leave is an acceptable accommodation under the ADA?
by Lisa A. Krupicka
Read More »Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: A Potential Minefield for Employers
Resist the urge to speculate; focus on performance and talk to your employee.
by Gary S. Peeples
Read More »Workplace Violence: What can Employers Do?
It depends on your business, but here are some steps to consider.
By Jennifer Shorb Hagerman
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