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How to Determine FMLA Eligibility for Employees
If your business has at least 50 employees, then the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) likely applies to you. But there are several factors that determine FMLA eligibility for employees. An employee is eligible for FMLA if they: Work for a covered employer Have...
Pay Equity Laws – What Employers Need to Know
The federal Equal Pay Act went into effect in 1963, but it hasn’t brought an end to pay disparities between men and women. Neither have state laws with the same objective. Long story short: the laws weren’t strong enough, and they didn’t account for all the causes of...
When Employees Falsify Documents – How To Respond
If you discover that an employee has submitted a fraudulent document or purposely provided false information, there are different ways to respond, based on the type of document and the surrounding circumstances. Here are two common scenarios and how to effectively...
New Sexual Harassment Laws for New York Employers
Last week the New York State budget was signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The budget includes several sexual harassment laws for New York employers to put into practice at various effective dates. Effective immediately, “non-employees,” which include...
