by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 21, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources, Talent Management
General Issues: Do you have a medical leave of absence policy? If you have an employee handbook or other benefit book, does it contain your medical leave of absence policy and the FMLA General Notice? Is one person or one department responsible for: Administering...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 14, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
Maintaining an updated resume in this rapidly changing career environment is essential for everyone! Whether you are a recent college graduate or a tenured 20-year business professional, ensuring your resume resonates with your current or target company’s needs...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 24, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
To protect themselves against retaliation claims, companies should have documentation that the true reason for the adverse employment action was a legitimate and a non-discriminatory reason. The employee must prove three prongs: They engaged in a protected activity...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 10, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management
Employers must include shift differential pay when determining an employee’s regular rate of pay. Here’s an example: A personal care assistant at an assisted living facility is paid $8 an hour and overtime on the basis of the 40 hour workweek standard. She works three...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Feb 24, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management, Training
Sin #1. Making Unlawful Pre-employment Inquiries That’s an interesting accent you have. Where were you born? Do you have any children? If so, will you have any daycare problems? Action: Watch inappropriate questions during interviews and other pre-employment...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Feb 10, 2014 | HR Compliance, Talent Management
Anti-discrimination laws apply when workers are treated differently because of ethnicity, culture, accent or English proficiency. English-only polices in the workplace must be carefully scrutinized in light of their tendency to create hostile work environments....
