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Worker Leave Rules to be Updated
The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to release updated regulations related to the Family and Medical Leave Act as early as next week. The prop... Read more
Family and Medical Leave Act
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Survey: Owners Struggling with Regulations
Small business owners ranked the Family Medical Leave Act and worker's compensation as the two hardest workplace regulations to comply with, a recent surv... Read more
Regulation: Your Own FMLA Policy
Tips on how to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act, as well as some publications on the topic. Read more
Family and Medical Leave Act
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Pregnancy in the Workplace
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Hot Tip: Integrated Employers
If you own more than one company, you may risk losing your small-business exemption under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . The De... Read more
New Jersey Family-Leave Bill Revitalized
A State Senate bill would offer employees paid leave financed by their paychecks. Read more
Does Your Part-Time Employee Qualify for Overtime?
Laws that apply to employees who work even a few hours a week can be tricky to follow. As more businesses hire part-time help, here's how to avoid a problem. Read more
California Offers Paid Leave for All Workers
California's new paid family leave. Read more
Building the Mommy Track
What's a small company to do when a key employee gets pregnant? Plus: Renegotiating your lease Read more
What's Your Leave Policy?
The U.S. Department of Labor's Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) went into effect in 1993, but you still have to create your own leave policyby filling ... Read more
Supreme Court Mulls Definition of 'Small Business'
Jan. 20, 2006 --A workplace sexual-harassment case now facing the Supreme Court, which pits a New Orleans waitress against her former boss... Read more
IncQuery: A Mother of a Problem
Help! My key manager is going out on maternity leave. Plus: What to do when you have only one customer, and how to figure out how to price your business. Read more
U.S. Policies on Maternity Leave "Among the Worst"
While employers are required to give time off, the United States is one of just five countries that does not guarantee pay to new mothers, according to a new... Read more
Regulation: FMLA Revisions
Five revised issues in the Family and Medical Leave Act are outlined. Read more
Clip File Redux: Hillary's $1 Billion Plan
Also reported in yesterday's Times : Sen. Hillary Clinton ... Read more
Around the Water Cooler, Employees Buzz about Minimum Wage
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Would You Fire Someone for Taking Time Off to Donate a Kidney?
A mother's attempt to save her son spotlights holes in the Family and Medical Leave Act: It doesn't apply to businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Read more
FMLA Costs Hit $21 Billion in 2004
April 28, 2005 --Companies with employees who took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in 2004 lost up to $21 billion, acc... Read more
A Debate over Workers' Rights
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Lessons From the Heart
Feedback on FlavorX; an antiheroic leader buys bonbons; a reader rips into "Fire Your HR Department". Read more
How to Handle a Disability Claim
Injuries and illnesses happen all the time. Should an employee want to file for disability, here's how to adequately prepare yourself for the process of hand... Read more
Human Resources Management and the Law
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Medical Leave Changes Expected
Feb. 25, 2005 -- With the U.S. Department of Justice poised to propose changes in the decade-old Family and Medical Leave Act, a study re... Read more
A Timeline of American Employee Rights
Inc.com traces a brief history of U.S. labor law--from the roots of union organization, to newly-introduced efforts to reform it. View slideshow
Groups Prepare for Battle over FMLA Changes
April 19, 2005 --In 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was approved, allowing employees to take unpaid leave to handle certain ... Read more
Sick Leave and Personal Days
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What to Include In an Employee Handbook
Experts say that small businesses can use employee handbooks to avoid litigation and put staff members at ease by spelling out, in positive terms, the compan... Read more
Put Your Policies in Writing
1. See the Big Picture The tradeoff at the center of any employment manual pits consistency against flexibility. Codifying policies and then foll... Read more
Employee Manuals
The employee manual or handbook can be a valuable tool for any business. Ideally, it should provide detailed guidelines for the employment relationship an... Read more
Tools For Creating An Employee Handbook
If you are creating an employee handbook for the first time or updating your current one, this guide brings together all the tools you need. Read more
Stifled Growth
The myth of the 25th employee Frayda Levin hates federal regulations, from controls on age discrimination to rules on how to treat... Read more
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
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Flexible Work Arrangements
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How to Create a Maternity Leave Policy
Existing federal and state laws can make granting maternity leave a tricky process. Here's our guide to help you best facilitate the leave and return of your... Read more
Forecast: A New Year's Guide for CEOs
Various Inc. editors and other experts discuss a number of topics and how they relate to the 1996 economy. Read more
How to Set a Workplace Vacation Policy
A guide to structuring a vacation policy that sets the tone for your benefits package and keeps employees happy and motivated - not to mention gives your com... Read more
CEO's Notebook
CEOs discuss how government regulations can stifle company growth; building a strong online presence; dealing with knockoffs; and smart e-mail marketing. Plu... Read more
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