Archive for July, 2009

Teaching Supervisors to Listen Is Key

July 1, 2009 at 2:49 pm by: Alabama Employment Law Letter

Training your workforce from top to bottom is important so that everyone has a clear understanding of your company’s commitment to providing a fair and productive environment for all employees.
And while it’s true that we can explain the various employment laws and reiterate that they require compliance from all of your employees (and that compliance [...]

EEOC Guidance, Best Practices for Working Caregivers

July 1, 2009 at 2:19 pm by: Oklahoma Employment Law Letter

For many employees, the need to care for sick or very young family members weighs more heavily these days. Jobs are scarce, and staying employed is crucial, but family needs don’t magically disappear. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows unpaid employee leave to care for others, it doesn’t apply to all employers, [...]

State Legislation 101: A Guide for Employers

July 1, 2009 at 12:35 pm by: Employers State Law Alert

Every U.S. state has a legislative body. From this point, the similarities end. The state retains the discretion to determine the specific details of how its government, including the legislative branch, will operate, and these specifics are typically set forth in that state’s constitution.
Thus, just as the political issues affecting one state may be wildly [...]