Employment Law & Legal UpdatesFamily Medical Leave ActFMLAlegalMedical Managing FMLA: 6 Legal Risks Many Employers Face May 30, 2024July 31, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most complex employment laws with which…7 minute readRead More
Background ChecksCriminal ChecksEEOCEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesWorkplace Policies & Practices An Introduction to Background Checks for Employers August 11, 2023July 9, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu For the new HR professional, and perhaps even for more seasoned HR managers, the process of…6 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal Updateshealth careWellness & Work/Life Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Delayed Until 2015 July 2, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu The Treasury Department announced this Tuesday that it will be delaying the employer "pay or play"…2 minute readRead More
Abercrombie and FitchAppearanceBeautifulEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesHiringRecruiting & Hiring The Beauty Bias: Can You Hire Based on Looks? May 16, 2024June 12, 2013 Susan Chermonte Can employers hire based on looks and image? Does beauty affect hiring and even promotions? Should…5 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesReligionReligious Accomodationworkplace Religion at Work: A Guide for Employers August 9, 2025June 11, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu In 2013, there had been a number of charges filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission…6 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesHarassmentharassment preventionLiabilitySexual HarassmentWorkplace Policies & Practices 5-Step Checklist to Protect Against Sexual Harassment Liability April 21, 2024June 10, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu Sexual harassment lawsuits continue to make up a large percentage of cases filed by the Equal…4 minute readRead More
Employee Relations & Performance ManagementEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesFMLAIntermitten LeaveWorkplace Policies & Practices FMLA Intermittent Leave: 3 Ways to Manage It May 30, 2024June 5, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu Intermittent FMLA leave can be extremely challenging for employers to manage. Fortunately, there are opportunities in the…4 minute readRead More
ADAEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesEssential Functions Rarely Performed Duties Can Be Essential Functions Under ADA August 11, 2023May 13, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu The outcome of a recent court case reminds employers that when determining the essential functions of…4 minute readRead More
Employment LawEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesFacebookFMLASocial MediaWorkplace Policies & Practices FMLA & Facebook: 6 New Lessons for Employers May 30, 2024March 26, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu Increasingly, Facebook and other social media postings are entering the courtroom as employers use them as…5 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatespoliciesSocial MediaWorkplace Policies & Practices Social Media Policies Guide Employees and Protect Companies May 30, 2024March 26, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu 4 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesFMLAFMLA PosterH-1Bhealth careHIPAAI-9Recruiting & HiringWellness & Work/Life Important Legal Updates: I-9, FMLA, HIPAA, & H-1B Petitions March 12, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu New I-9 Form U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a revised Employment Eligibility Verification…2 minute readRead More
ADAAlcoholEEOCEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesWorkplace Policies & Practices Court: Random Alcohol Tests Not in Violation of ADA August 11, 2023March 4, 2013 Liz Maier-Liu The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's…2 minute readRead More