Volume 18 | June 2019

HR & the Law in the News

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To Call or Not to Call: Court Clarifies FMLA Rights

If an employer calls an employee at home while the employee is out on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), does that constitute FMLA interference? You know the answer! "It depends." Some courts have held, "Yes," while have said, "No." Click the button below for three mini-case studies that illustrate some factors to consider before you make the call!

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Mandatory Paid Vacation: Coming to a Town Near You?

Maine just became the first state to enact paid leave. The Governor announced that it's not just sick leave; it's paid leave for any reason. Might this be the start of a new trend? At least ten states, the District of Columbia and 18 local jurisdictions have a law mandating paid sick leave. Employers might partner with their state and/or local chambers of commerce, professional and trade associations to stay abreast of these and other legislative trends.   Click Here to Read More

Another Win for Dads

In 2018, it was $1.1 Million headline . This time it's to the tune of $5 Million for an employer's paid leave policy that the ACLU and EEOC charged provided new Moms with a benefit that was more generous than for new Dads. Read More Here

When You're Not Just Wrong, You're Willfully Wrong

A recent case is getting a lot of attention. If you think the $5 Million dollar headline above is bad, how about $7.7 Million ? That's what a judge just ordered Steak-n-Shake to pay for mis-classifying managers as exempt instead of non-exempt. What may be getting less attention is the distinction the court highlighted between the employer's violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the state's wage and hour law. This illustrates a great reminder for all employers. Be sure you are complying with federal and state and local laws! Remember, there are at least 19 states that have their own overtime/ white-collar / EAP regulations that are stricter than the federal regulations! Want the list? Click here and enter FLSA States in the subject line.

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This publication does not constitute the rendering of legal advice. You should consult your company's legal counsel for guidance on any matter.

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