by Jennifer S. Hagerman 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. Specifically,Read more →

By Lisa Krupicka 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. Not working onRead more →

By Jennifer Shorb Hagerman While there are steps that employers can take, workplace violence is a complex and difficult issue. According to OSHA, workplace violence encompasses not only deadly attacks by employees (or former employees) like the one in Southaven, but also threats, verbal abuse, intimidation andRead more →

By Gary S. Peeples Although mental health conditions may not be as outwardly visible as some physical disabilities, both mental and physical disabilities are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This article offers advice to employers on how to deal with certain workplace issues relating toRead more →

By Lisa A. Krupicka In talking with employers over the years, I have noticed that some employers (and their employees) lack a fundamental understanding of when it is appropriate to offer leave as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA. The issue usually comes up in a situationRead more →

You Mean We Might Have to Pay the Intern? Gary S. Peeples, Attorney Summertime means late sunsets, long vacations--and the sight of interns around the office. Although internships may be paid or unpaid, unpaid internships grew in popularity during the Great Recession, when many companies wanted toRead more →