On episode 99 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to their new co-host, … Read more
Why I’m Leaving TLNT: A Tale of Grief and Salvation
I often fantasize about killing myself. While standing on the subway platform, I imagine hurling my body in front of an oncoming train. Or throwing myself … Read more
The Challenges of Military Leave Administration
Most large employers at one point or another have bemoaned the difficulties of complying with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It’s a challenging … Read more
The “Cold Paperwork of HR Forms” Greets Employees Who Suffer Pregnancy Loss
My husband and I couldn’t have imagined the paths we’d have to navigate on our journey to becoming parents. At 20 weeks pregnant, we thought deciding … Read more
New DOL Guidance on Compensation Issues Related to Remote Work
The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor recently published new guidance for employers, focusing on compliance under the Fair Labor Standards … Read more
The Problem With Parental Leave
Sarah Meier says there’s a problem with parental leave programs. And it’s with men. “All these programs we’re implementing for … Read more
New Dads Need to Take Time Off, Too
Over the past few years, the role of paternity leave policies in supporting work-life balance has been greatly debated all over the world. In this article, … Read more
Paid Family Leave Is Coming to the U.S.
When the Family and Medical Leave Act went into effect in 1993, advocates cheered. But they also lamented the fact that although eligible workers were now … Read more
It Matters What You Do For Parents After the Baby Is Born
Being a new parent is an exhilarating experience. But despite the joy that a new baby can bring, parents will sometimes get depressed or otherwise … Read more
The Return to Work Syndrome: The Unique Challenges Women Face Reentering the Workforce
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more
Taking Legal Drugs to Fight Addiction Is Covered by the ADA
Folks, I’m warning you, this is a tough one. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer must provide a reasonable accommodation (if available) … Read more
What Can We Do About an Employee Showing Signs of Mental Decline?
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. We’re reposting each of the top 30 … Read more
Top Companies Are Making Life Easier for New Parents With Unique Programs
Mentor moms, nanny allowances and milk delivery are just a few ways that these top companies have found to make life easier for parents returning to work … Read more
25 Years Later: Where Are We Going With the FMLA?
Imagine a routine day at work. You get a phone call that your child has been in an accident and you leave immediately. The doctors tell you the injuries … Read more
This Flu Is A Killer; Don’t Let Anyone Come to Work Sick
Those sniffling, coughing sounds you hear as we walk through the office are costing you money. They’re also a pretty strong hint your managers … Read more
Is a Leave Ever a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA?
Dear Littler: One of our key employees was injured in a serious car accident. She qualified for, and took, a full 12 weeks of leave under the Family and … Read more
How New York’s New Paid Family Leave Impacts Your Organization (Even If You’re Not in NY)
Just in case you missed it: Effective January 1, 2018, New York is requiring employers to provide Paid Family Leave (PFL), which will cover up to 8 weeks … Read more
When Disaster Strikes, What Should and What Must An Employer Do?
Natural disasters leave visible signs of devastation everywhere: destroyed homes, flooded roads, damaged infrastructure, broken families and fractured … Read more
Trend Is to Provide Support for Adoptions
November is National Adoption Month in the U.S. The choice to become a parent is one of the biggest decisions most people will ever face. Beyond the fact … Read more
Fail a Drug Test and Keep Your Job? It Could Happen
Remember that scene in Animal House, the one where Donald Sutherland is sitting around with Katy and some of the Deltas, smoking pot and discussing solar … Read more