Hey Compliance Warriors! Here’s some great information for the now approved Paid Sick Days’s Act coming to Pittsburg. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Parental leave policies may seem like a no brainer in some organizations. However, it’s important to read the fine print to make sure our policy isn’t leaving our company liable. Here’s a warning tale. Read on…
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Fifth Circuit Finds Employer’s Investigative Report Shielded from Defamation Liability
Earlier this month, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court’s summary judgment for the defense, holding, that an employer’s investigative report was shielded from defamation liability. In the case of Warren v. Fannie Mae, No. 18-11211 (Aug. 2, 2019), Stephanie Warren, challenged the district court’s grant of summary judgment on her defamation […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today we’re talking about how incentive pay can be really good in an organization but also how it can hinder if it is not well managed. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher! Enjoy and until next time, Be Audit Secure! Transcription: Lisa: Today we’re talking […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! As an employer, making sure that we have great employee engagement is key in any organization. It helps the working environment. More importantly, it also makes for successful businesses. Here’s some great information on how parental leave can affect that engagement. Read on…
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Can an employee be terminated for going on vacation when taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act?
Can an employee be terminated for going on vacation when taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act? Maybe not. Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court found that an employee could not terminated for going on vacation when taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. In that case, the plaintiff, […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Today we’re giving some tips on best practices when terminating someone to prevent confrontation. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher! Enjoy and until next time, Be Audit Secure! Transcription: Lisa: Today we are talking about violence in the workplace. Mason: You hear […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! In this crazy world of HR classifying FMLA can be confusing at times. Here’s an interesting court case where an employee was accused of FMLA fraud and terminated by the employer because he was at the beach during the leave. Read on to see how this pans out…
The Dallas Paid Sick Leave ordinance took effect August 1, 2019, requiring employers to provide workers with six to eight paid sick days a year, depending on employer size. Businesses in north Texas, however, filed a lawsuit two days before the effective date asking a federal judge to halt the new law. The law requires […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We’re back! This week on the show we’re talking 5 tips on surviving a bad boss. How to maintain a cool head, your confidence, and your position in the work place when dealing with a difficult person. Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher! Enjoy and […]