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Preventing Intermittent Leave Abuse – What You Need to Know and What You Can Do
Join ADP and Peter A. Susser of Littler Mendelson for this informative discussion and Q&A session on the most common problems HR managers confront with intermittent leave under the FMLA. Drawing on years of FMLA litigation experience, Mr. Susser sheds light on what the courts say and arms you with critical information you need to know to protect your organization from abuse.

ABC News & BBC America Correspondents to Headline SHRM 2010 Employment Law & Legislative Conference
Claire Shipman of ABC News’ “Good Morning America” and Katty Kay of BBC World News America will join CNN political commentators Amy Holmes and Jamal Simmons, and political pundit Arianna Huffington to headline the 2010 SHRM Employment Law & Legislative Conference scheduled March 17-19 at the Hyatt Washington hotel in Washington, D.C.

TASC Partners with Unity Benefit Services, Inc.
TASC and Unity Benefit Services, Inc. have joined forces to provide quality employee benefit programs throughout Tennessee and the nation.

President Signs Bill Easing FMLA Eligibility Requirements for Airline Flight Crew
President Obama has signed into law the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act, a bill designed to close what was seen as a gap in coverage of airline pilots and flight attendants under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

New FMLA Regs: Holidays, Joint Employers, Pregnancy and More
Excerpted from Kentucky Employment Law Letter written by attorneys at the law firm of Greenebaum Doll & McDonald PLLC

Congress Adds Additional Family Military Leave Entitlements to the FMLA
On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub. L. 111-84) (NDAA).

The Third Circuit Provides Guidance on Thorny FMLA and ADA Issues
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit's recent decision in Erdman v. Nationwide Insurance Co.1 No. 07-3796 (Sept. 23, 2009) provides much-needed guidance to employers on several Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues including : (1) how to analyze FMLA hours eligibility when the employee claims off-the-clock work, (2) what is considered a protected activity for purposes of an FMLA retaliation claim, and (3) how the ADA applies to employees who request leave to care for a disabled family member.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act Not Retroactively Applied
How one company refused to adjust pension benefits and violated the pregnancy discrimination act.

FMLA Notice Requirements Clarified
Hanft Law explains FMLA Notice Requirements.

Buyers Study 2008: The Trends Employers Are Facing and the Plans They're Buying
What are the trends employers are facing when it comes to benefits? Unum shares its study.

eQuest Compliance Update - OFCCP Webinar and Revised FMLA Regulations
On Thursday, January 8th, OFCCP is conducting a webinar from 2:00 - 3:00 EST. The topic of the webinar is "OFCCP's Accessible Online Application Directive". Participants from OFCCP and ODEP (Office of Disability Employment Policy) will discuss accessibility of contractors' online application systems and offer technical assistance tools for federal contractors to use in complying with the directive. To reserve your seat, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/946756800.

The ADA Amendments Act of 2008
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008, in effect since last Thursday, reversed years of court decisions favoring employers in disputes over disability discrimination. Now, it’s clear that the realm of the disabled as defined by the law is going to expand. Workplace policies are going to have to undergo significant revisions if employers are to avoid what is expected to be a tidal wave of new litigation.

McAfee & Taft will conduct a full-day seminar, FMLA Master Class
In light of recent revisions to the Family and Medical Leave Act, attorneys with the Oklahoma City law firm of McAfee & Taft will conduct a full-day seminar, FMLA Master Class: The Advanced Interactive Workshop for Oklahoma Employers on Wednesday, January 21 at the Marriott Oklahoma City.

Relief in Sight? DOL Issues Final FMLA Regulations
The much-anticipated revised DOL regulations on the Family and Medical Leave Act have been released. The new regulations do not dramatically change what can be a frustrating law, but they do provide some clarity on employee eligibility issues, notice requirements, and employer obligations. The new regulations are effective January 16, 2009.

Healthcare Faces New Balancing Act in Sharing Health Data Under Revised FMLA Rules
Melamedia Audio Seminar Examines Effects Of New Family Medical Leave Act Regulation On Sharing Patient and Employee Health Information Dec. 18 Audio Seminar 1 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

HR.com offers award-winning legal, compliance resources & experts to their over 180,000 US members
HR.com and HR & Benefits Essential today announced that they have entered into an agreement that will allow HR.com premier members free access to HR & Benefits Essentials’ award-winning human resources and benefits library.

DOL Publishes Long Awaited FMLA Regulations
The Federal Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Paul, Plevin, Sullivan and Connaught LLP share more.

FMLA Master Class: The Advanced Interactive Workshop for Washington Employers
In light of recent revisions to the Family and Medical Leave Act, attorneys with the Seattle law firm of Perkins Coie will conduct a full-day seminar entitled FMLA Master Class: The Advanced Interactive Workshop for Washington Employers on Thursday, November 20 at the Grand Hyatt Seattle.

ADA Amendments Act Deadline Fast Approaching
President Bush’s September 25th, 2008 signing of the ADA Amendments Act reversed years of court decisions favoring employers in disputes over disability discrimination. "The realm of 'the disabled' is about to be significantly enlarged," says employment law attorney and former Coca-Cola Enterprises general counsel John Phillips. The new law goes into effect January 1.

Take FMLA Medical Certifications Seriously
There is a lot of abuse of FMLA leave and employers should be weary about employee requests. Don Phin explains more.

Worker Hands Employer Tough FMLA, ADA Case
When an employee is injured, he or she needs time to heal. When they return to the workplace with strict conditions, is the employer required to keep the employee despite the fact he/she cannot perform his/her job? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article by Justin S. Pierce.

10 FMLA Military Service-Related Leave Tips
How do the new amendments to the FMLA affect Military personnel? M. Lee Smith Publishers share the changes.

Changes To Family Medical Leave Act Now Cover More Employees & Clarify Law’s Provisions
Military families in the United States now enjoy the benefits of the FMLA Act. Changes to the act have helped others understand the provisions. Pepper Hamilton LLP has more.

Employee Abuse, Lack of Advance Notice and Leave Tracking are Top FMLA Concerns of U.S. Employers
Human resource practitioners responding to a survey on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) indicate a high level of support for most of the United States Department of Labor’s proposed FMLA regulations.

Amendment to the Family Medical Leave Act Provides New Leave Rights for Families of Servicemembers
It is, by now, well documented that military members who are injured in battle are surviving in record numbers, leaving active duty and requiring short and long-term care to convalesce. This law recognizes this new fact of life for military families and permits them six months of protected unpaid leave to care for family members who return injured from an active duty deployment. Littler Mendelson shares more.

Jerry Reiff Joins OCI as Director of Client Services
Jerry Reiff Joins Premier Healthcare Benefits Data Management Provider OCI as Director of Client Services

Changes Coming to the FMLA: Top 10 hits (and misses)
The U.S. Labor Department took a big step last month toward clarifying some of the confusing aspects of the FMLA. The agency issued a series of proposed changes to the law that, if finalized, could help employers administer the complex 15-year-old law and avoid lawsuits. The public has until April 10 to comment. Expect a final version of the changes in late 2008. To access the text of proposal, a fact sheet and FAQs, go to www.dol.gov/esa/whd/FMLANPRM.htm.

HR Compliance Poster: Family and Medical Leave Act
Here is a free compliance poster to download for your organization on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

CyberShift to Demonstrate Workforce Management Solution
CyberShift to Demonstrate Workforce Management Solution at Upcoming National Retail Federation’s 97th Annual Convention & EXPO

Survey Says: Intermittent Leave Creates Challenges for FMLA Management
Employers also burdened by the costs of compliance and overlap of federal and state laws.

Thompson’s Entire HR and Benefits Library -- Now Just a Click Away
Thompson is launching an online version of their entire HR library. The site is fully searchable, hyperlinked and updated daily.

NAM WELCOMES FMLA REPORT DOCUMENTING EMPLOYER CHALLENGES
Employers Seek Clearer Rules

Unum expands absence management services
Creates unified tracking of employer-authorized policies, FMLA and disability

CAI’s 2007 Annual Employment and Labor Law Update from May 23-24 in Raleigh
A Two-Day Conference for Employers and Human Resource Professionals on the Latest NC and Federal Updates to Labor and Employment Laws

Employees, Employers & Courts Struggle with Unworkable and Confusing FMLA Regulations
National Coalition to Protect Family Leave calls on the U.S. Department of Labor to address widespread concerns regarding FMLA.

The total system workers' comp premiums, along with medical costs, are still on the rise.
Employers in the United States spend $80 billion per year on workers' compensation.

CalChamber Highlights New Requirements for 2007 Worksite Posters
Minimum Wage Increase and Paid Family Leave Drive Changes

Survey Finds 84% of Organizations Subject to FMLA Offer Some Type of Paid Family and Medical Leave
75% of Organizations Find Handling Intermittent Family and Medical Leave Challenging

NAM ADVOCATES FMLA REFORM TO PROTECT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
No Regulation is More Misunderstood or Costly, Says NAM’s Gillespie

CONEXIS LAUNCHES ONLINE FSA QUOTING ENGINE
Web-based Proposals for Flexible Spending Account Services are Latest Example of CONEXIS´ Industry-Leading Benefits Administration Solutions

Scripps Health named to 100 Best Company list by Working Mother magazine
Annual initiative honors women/family-friendly benefits and policies

Practical pitfalls of the FMLA
On the surface, the FMLA provides employees with the power to achieve that balance. Lurking just beneath the surface, however, are a myriad of practical pitfalls that employers are likely to face with regard to the Act. M. Lee Smith Publishers focus on a few of those potential pitfalls.

HR Classroom, a provider of online training services, has released a revised and expanded version of
"Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics training combines the important legal content all employers need to deliver with new scenarios, questions, and graphics," notes Paul Curtis, president of Curtis Communications. "Organizations continue to be challenged in finding effective ways to train and encourage ethical behavior by their employees. Our training makes this job easier - they can train anyone, anywhere, at anytime."

HR Classroom, a provider of online training services, has released "Fall Hazards", a new safety trai
"HR Classroom's Fall Hazards training provides employees with useful, practical safety information to prevent falls in the workplace," says Paul Curtis, president of Curtis Communications.

HR Classroom, a provider of online training services, has released "Fall Hazards", a new safety training for both staff and supervisors.
"HR Classroom's Fall Hazards training provides employees with useful, practical safety information to prevent falls in the workplace," says Paul Curtis, president of Curtis Communications. "Organizations can deliver this critical safety training anytime, for new hires, existing personnel, and temporary hires."

New HR Tool Set to Transform Employee Benefit Education and Enrollment
THE NAVIGATORTM FROM NAVITECH SETS COURSE FOR IMPROVED BENEFITS COMMUNICATIONS

Leading Workforce and Expense Management Solutions Provider CyberShift to Accelerate the Action at Upcoming SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition with NASCAR-themed Booth
CyberShift, a leading provider of workforce and expense management software and services

UNUMPROVIDENT RESEARCH POINTS TO VALUE OF INTEGRATED CLAIM MANAGEMENT
"Today´s employers often face complicated health and productivity challenges," says Kenneth Mitchell, Ph.D, vice president of return to work program development.

Accrued Sick Leave and FMLA
In a recent 8th Circuit Court of Appeals decision, the Court held that an employer did not improperly terminate an employee at the end of the 12-week FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) period, despite additional sick leave available to the employee. From Kathleen Bray.

EAPs in Unique Position to Help Sandwiched Baby Boomer Generation
Employees today are more likely than ever to have multiple care-giving responsibilities in addition to their demands at work; from Bensinger DuPont & Associates.

Eldercare Issues a Growing Problem for Employers
Aging with Grace, a geriatric caremanagement company that offers free eldercare referral services operating in the 5 county Philadelphia area, offers employers, benefits consultants and labor unions assistance in providing answers to escalating health care costs. Aging with Grace offers on site educational programs that address employee eldercare issues and their impact on rising healthcare costs.

Expanded Version of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Reflects Client Input
HR Classroom, a provider of online training services, has released a new expanded and updated version of their popular "Sexual Harassment Prevention" training.

CyberShift's NASCAR-themed Showcase of Solutions to Accelerate the Action at APA's 24th Annual Congress
CyberShift´s Vice President of Product Management to Participate in Time and Attendance Panel

Hidden Reasons, Costs Behind Increased Absenteeism at Work
When Jane called in sick last week, she said she had the flu. When Dave didn´t show up to work, he said that he had a bad cold. Zachary Meyer finds when employees are surveyed confidentially, the primary reason noted for missing work has to do with stress or depression.

Notice the Leave, and Leave with Notice: FMLA Recent Developments
Recent case law serves to define, limit, enhance, and sometimes confuse what you thought was standard procedure, writes Wendy H. Sicola. Â

The Medical Disability Advisor, Fifth Edition Selected By Two Provincial Workers' Compensation Boards in Canada
The MDA provides the two Provincial joint boards´ claims staff with medical information on more than 10,000 reference codes for injuries and illnesses of working people.

Reed Group Announces Availability of The Medical Disability Advisor with ACOEM´s Utilization Management Knowledgebase^TM
This advanced resource has seamless integration with American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine´s ("ACOEM") Utilization Management Knowledgebase^TM ("UMK").

The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce
Saving Great Employees: Challenges of and Solutions for Addiction in the Workplace

Workscape and Asparity Form Alliance to Offer Benefits Administration Decision Support Solutions
Strategic Collaboration Provides Workscape´s Clients with Tools to Streamline Benefits Selection and Service, Allowing Employees to Take Ownership of Healthcare Decisions

Ultimate Software Launches Compliance Web Site
Ultimate Software's Compliance Resource Center includes factual information and recent court rulings on federal laws including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), sexual harassment, and Sarbanes-Oxley.