The U.S. Department of Labor, in Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2023-1, has explained how to apply the eligibility rules under the Family and Medical Leave Act when employees telework or work away from an employer’s facility….
More Younger Employees Use Workplace Mental Wellness Benefits, Say They Are ‘Very Important’
Fully 73% of Generation Z employees and 74% of millennial employees have utilized mental health benefits offered by their employers, while 58% of Generation X employees and 49% of baby boomer employees have used the benefits, according to a survey of 2,500 employees by Securian Financial….
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improving Employee Engagement
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Improve Your Internal Processes to Reduce Employee Turnover,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Learn to evaluate and refine internal workflows to improve employee performance, engagement, and satisfaction. Presented by the ASA health care section. All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA…
U.S. Department of Labor Says FMLA Leave May Be Used to Reduce Work Schedule Indefinitely
In a recent opinion letter, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division said eligible employees with serious health conditions that necessitate limited hours can use leave under the…
Seventh Circuit Clarifies Evidentiary Standard Required to Discipline Employees for Abusing FMLA Leave
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of the employer in a Family and Medical Leave Act case, finding that the employee failed to offer evidence to refute the employer’s suspicion that he provided false or misleading…
California SB 1162: Special Staffing Agency Payroll Employee Report and Webinar Slides Available
Californiaβs new pay data reporting law, SB 1162, requires staffing agencies to submit payroll employee reports that include pay information categorized by employee race, ethnicity, and sex. The law also requires certain staffing agency clients to submit separate labor contractor employee reports with the same pay data information for employees provided to the clients by…
The Top 10 Legal and Business Risks of Chatbots and Generative AI
Companies should be aware of numerous risks related to the use of chatbots and generative artificial intelligence in the workplace. Chatbots pose risks related to contracts, cybersecurity, data privacy, deceptive trade practices, discrimination, disinformation, ethical issues, government…
Career Growth, Money Among Top Reasons Americans Seek New Job Opportunities
The majority of Americans prefer the opportunity to have flexible schedules, with 21.9% preferring to work fully remote and 30.1% embracing a hybrid mix of working from home and the office, according to a survey of more than 1,500 working Americans by gifting company Snappy. Just less than half of…
Register Now for the ASA Staffing Law Conference—Savings End in Two Weeks
The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies. Check out this year’s sessions, which have been developed by the ASA legal team in partnership with top employment law attorneys and experts to deliver the answers your staffing company needs…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars This Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you develop your personal network, stay on top of industry trends, and more. March 7β”Improve Your Internal Processes to Reduce Employee Turnover“ Learn to evaluate and refine internal workflows to improve employee performance, engagement, and satisfaction. Presented…
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