The Relationship Between Employee and Supervisor is Key Employees ask themselves this question every day they work. How do they decide? What’s the strongest determining factor in their decision?Research says it’s the relationship between the employee and the employee’s immediate supervisor. And this condition applies to all levels of the […]
Continue readingOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Bioterrorism Claims Policy
During October, the BWC received approximately 40 claims alleging non-accidental potential exposure to anthrax. To date, all incidents are the result of workers coming into contact with an unknown, powdery substance at the work site or from public safety workers responding to an emergency call. In the cases, the substance […]
Continue readingThe Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
On May 26, 2001 Congress passed a $1.35 trillion comprehensive tax bill. This new legislation, which is expected to be signed by the President in the next few weeks, will provide individuals with several tax savings and financial planning opportunities. The four major areas of the bill include: personal income […]
Continue readingFMLA and the “12-MONTH” Devil in the Details. Facts from Julie M. Young, Esq. (Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs)
The Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) ostensibly provides a straightforward employee benefit. However, for the uninformed employer, the “devil is in the details” of FMLA rights.The FMLA allows an eligible employee to take off from up to 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave in a 12-month period. To be […]
Continue readingEEOC Guidance Addresses Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA
The Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) limits an employer’s ability to make disability-related inquiries or require medical examinations at three stages: pre-offer of employment, post-conditional offer of employment, and during employment. The EEOC previously issued a guidance on pre-employment disability-related inquiries and medical examinations, in which it addressed the ADA’s […]
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