A recent Family and Medical Leave Act case decided by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals offers some clarity on one of the most challenging aspects of administering FMLA, the dreaded intermittent leave. Intermittent leave is when an employee takes leave on an intermittent basis or a reduced schedule when…
When survey after survey of America’s workforce confirms that a large majority of employees admit to taking data from their current or former employers without permission, safeguards to protect proprietary and confidential information, including trade secrets, become a priority. The loss of corporate data can be devastating. When a former…
Recently, additional details were released regarding the March 8, 2017, A Day Without A Woman, organized by the same group responsible for the Women’s March in January. In addition, other groups, such as the International Women’s Strike, are now planning their own events on March 8, International Women’s Day. Some…
When a business succession plan includes the transition of employees from one employer to another, it is important for businesses to recognize that there are a host of employment issues that need to be addressed during the transition. From determining whether a sufficient number of employees will be hired by…
The organizers of the Women’s March, which on January 21, 2017, drew an estimated three million participants worldwide, have announced that on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2017, they are planning a “General Strike: A Day Without a Woman.” Although the organization has not yet provided many details regarding its…