Requiring employees to make two calls to request intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)—one to their direct supervisor and another to their leave-management department or a third-party administrator handling calls on the employer’s behalf—can reduce FMLA abuse and help protect against FMLA litigation. https://goo.gl/idx375
Managing Expectations: How to Balance Gig Workers and Regular Employees
It can be tricky managing two very different workers: You might have a 9-to-5 employee who’s working with an independent contractor who takes home higher pay and enjoys a more flexible schedule than his counterpart. https://goo.gl/JT9dL4
California Enacts New Law Responding to Federal OSHA Changes
On Sept. 19, Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 2334 to make various workplace safety and health changes to California law, largely in response to recent activity by President Donald Trump’s administration. https://goo.gl/sYBvnp
Valuing My Connection to the SHRM-CP Community
#ICYDK: Now that Sijia Bu, M.A., SHRM-CP, is a credential-holder, people see the letters after her name and admire her achievement. For Bu, the true value of SHRM certification is finding herself in a larger community and a sense of belonging. https://goo.gl/dLkHhm