Question: We will be conducting a layoff due to our financial situation. Any tips for reducing risk? Answered by the HR Experts: Start by figuring out how much you’ll need to reduce headcount to get your financials to where you’d like them to be, and where that...
Question: Can we terminate someone for taking FMLA leave during a major project they committed to helping with? Answered by the HR Experts: No. When a leave of absence is “job protected,” like the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), it means you can’t terminate or...
Question: What does it mean when a discrimination claim is filed with the EEOC? Answered by the HR Experts: When a claim is filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it means that an employee, a former employee, or a job applicant is...