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In situations where the employer believes a criminal act has occurred, engaging the police immediately is critical. In engaging the police, it allows the company to leverage local law enforcement to investigate the case by obtaining a police report. The police report provides the company with an official document that states what the facts of the case are and/or the incident that actually occurred. Additionally, the police report “opens up a case“ for law enforcement and gives ...

Employers must assess accommodation requests individually based on the employee's specific functional limitations, the job requirements, and operational realities. Employers must then provide a reasonable accommodation unless it would cause undue hardship (significant difficulty or expense) or would pose a direct threat that cannot be mitigated.

Retirement Plans:
Types Of 401(k) Plans3/19/2026

There are three types of cash or deferred arrangements: Retirement

  • Salary Deferral Plans
  • Cash or Deferred Plans
  • Roth Deferral Plans

Salary Deferral Plans Salary deferral plans are the most common type of cash or deferred

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The employee’s last day of leave is Friday. On Monday she expects her desk, her shift, and her accounts back. Meanwhile, her manager has grown used to the temp who covered for her, half her duties have been handed to a colleague, and someone has suggested she might "fit better" in a different role.

That is the moment FMLA job restoration is tested, and it is where well-run leaves turn into claims. This article covers the basic right, what counts as an equivalent

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A Reasonable Accommodation request is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that enables a qualified person with a disability to:
  • Perform essential job functions
  • Enjoy equal employment opportunities
  • Participate in the job application process
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to ...

The key areas of worker classification focus on determining whether a person providing services to a business is an employee or an independent contractor - and within those categories, how they are further classified for legal, tax, and benefit purposes.

The Six Key Areas of Worker Classification Include:

Defining Employee vs. Independent Contractor

This is the most critical and common classification question, so here are some

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a cornerstone of U.S. employment law, setting standards for wages, overtime, and recordkeeping.

For HR generalists, understanding the FLSA is non-negotiable. From employee classification to overtime, minimum wage, and recordkeeping, FLSA compliance protects employees and the organization. By staying informed and implementing best practices, HR professionals ensure fair treatment, avoid legal pitfalls, and contribute to organizational success.

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Employers must have a reimbursement or allowance arrangement in place to reimburse employees for eligible expenses incurred on behalf of the company. A reimbursement or allowance arrangement is a system by which an employer substantiates and pays the advances, reimbursements, and charges for its employees' business expenses. How a reimbursement or allowance amount is reported depends on whether the employer has an accountable or a non-accountable plan. Accountable Plan To be ...

Cafeteria Plans:
What Is A Cafeteria Plan?3/15/2026

Generally speaking, Cafeteria Plans allow employees to pay their share of insurance premiums, certain out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses, and certain other benefits with pre-tax dollars versus paying these same expenses with after-tax dollars. Thus, the employee saves federal income taxes and FICA taxes on the total amount paid through a Cafeteria Plan. And, in all states except New Jersey, the employee also saves state ...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers have legal obligations when handling reasonable accommodation requests from qualified individuals with disabilities. These requirements are designed to ensure fairness, confidentiality, and compliance while supporting employees' ability to perform their ...

HR Certifications:
Why Get An HR Certification3/12/2026

Why Get An HR Certification? The answer is simple: HR certification programs provide a simple way for HR professionals to increase their knowledge and forward their careers.

With an ever-growing list of demands, legal requirements, and technical expertise required of the typical HR manager, there has never been a greater need for Human Resources certification courses

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Investigations in workplaces are triggered by a complaint, allegation, a suspicion of misconduct, or any number of other reasons.  Some of the more common types of Workplace Investigations include:
  • Harassment
  • Discrimination
  • Safety
  • Theft, fraud, or misappropriation of resources
  • Misconduct
  • Regulatory agency inquiry
Harassment ...
PWFA:
What Is The PWFA?3/5/2026
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires that employers grant pregnant workers reasonable accommodations - temporary job changes needed to maintain a healthy pregnancy and, in some situations, to help an employee recover from or deal with post-pregnancy related medical conditions - unless doing so would ...
Under the ADA, employers can only require medical information that is job-related and consistent with business necessity.   This is true of prospective employees applying for a position, existing employees who may have an issue relating to their present ability to perform an essential function, or of employees returning from a leave. Handling these returns often requires expertise in ... More
Intermittent leave can be taken for any FMLA-qualifying reason, but some types require employer approval. For instance:
  • Employee's own serious health conditionFMLA Training & Certification Program
  • To care for a
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