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Many employers use the U.S. Department of Labor’s model FMLA forms as the basis of their paperwork in granting FMLA leaves.  Take a look at the top right hand corner of those forms.  It’s very likely that it says the form expires on December 31, 2011 (or even earlier).  In February the DOL issued... READ MORE

The employer hears a knock at the door.  Surprise!  ICE is on the other side to serve the employer with a Notice of Inspection to audit Forms I-9.  Of course, the employer repeats the ever-popular phrase, “Keep Calm and Carry On,” but what happens next?  Thoughts may be racing through the employer’s mind such... READ MORE

The Right-to-Work movement notched a victory in February 2012 when Indiana became the latest state to pass Right-to-Work legislation.  This article discusses Right-to-Work implications for employers and employees working in both unionized and non-union environments. The Battle for Employees’ Right-to-Work in Indiana On February 1, 2012, Indiana became the 23rd state to adopt a... READ MORE

Suppose one of your supervisory employees – for over eight years – clocked in 15 to 45 minutes before the start of her shift 5 AM early morning shift and spent most of that time doing tasks related to her normal duties.  Then, your employee sues you and claims that she has been underpaid... READ MORE

Every “day” we see examples where the usage of ambiguous wording in employment policies leads to confusion and litigation.  While the people who drafted the wording may have decent annual salaries and may have understood what their wording was intended to mean, one wonders if they should “also receive two weeks paid vacation per... READ MORE