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Was Putting Employee on PIP 3 Months after FMLA Leave Retaliatory?
Was Putting Employee on PIP 3 Months after FMLA Leave Retaliatory?

What Do You Think? Waltham, MA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- FMLA retaliation lawsuits often come down to whether the employee can poke holes in an employer’s stated valid reason for firing (or taking other negative action) against […]
Generational Gridlock Hurting Younger Workers Career Advancements and Job Potential  
Generational Gridlock Hurting Younger Workers Career Advancements and Job Potential  

HR Homeroom Clint Eastwood and Richard Gere aren’t the only octogenarians with no intention of retiring. Today, nearly 2 million members of the Silent Generation – born 1928 to 1945 – are still fully employed, in addition […]
Building the Future of Insurance: Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation of Diverse Professionals
Building the Future of Insurance: Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation of Diverse Professionals

By: Natalie Torres  The insurance industry stands at a critical juncture. With a large segment of the workforce nearing retirement, there is an urgent need for a new generation of talent to fill roles across […]
What are the Terms Associated with Drug Testing in Maine?
What are the Terms Associated with Drug Testing in Maine?

Glossary Check Bangor, ME (WorkersCompensation.com) -- Starting a new job often comes with the rite of passage that is a drug test. If you were in the State of Maine, would you know what the […]
Does Supervisor’s ‘Weirdness’ Show Nurse Lost Job Because of FMLA Leave?
Does Supervisor’s ‘Weirdness’ Show Nurse Lost Job Because of FMLA Leave?

What Do You Think? Philadelphia, PA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- When an employee sues for FMLA retaliation, one of the biggest hurdles she must clear is showing that her exercise of FMLA rights caused her employer to […]
What Your Claims Team Doesn’t Tell You Can—and Will—Hurt You 
What Your Claims Team Doesn’t Tell You Can—and Will—Hurt You 

HR Homeroom When it comes to workers' compensation, an injured worker's experience can largely depend on the actions and honesty of the claims team. These people handle claims, communicate with workers, and ultimately decide how […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Workers’ Compensation Benefits: Making the Process Easy for Injured Workers 
A Step-by-Step Guide to Workers’ Compensation Benefits: Making the Process Easy for Injured Workers 

HR Homeroom This article showcases how easy it can be to explain the benefits process to an injured human who has sustained an injury at work and will receive some indemnity benefits. The goal is […]
Could Flight Attendant who Landed in Rehab Get FMLA Interference Claim off the Ground?
Could Flight Attendant who Landed in Rehab Get FMLA Interference Claim off the Ground?

What Do You Think? Chicago, IL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- The FMLA affords employees who take medical leave the right to reinstatement once they return from leave. A case involving a United flight attendant who sent ill-considered […]