The proliferation of smartphones, tablet computers, laptops and social media coupled with the widespread availability of wireless Internet means that the vast majority of employees are now truly connected to their workplaces 24/7.
A closer look at social media and employment law
What does 'at-will employment' mean?
During the course of a typical day at a typical job, people may not think twice about the employment laws that protect them. But the fact is that every day, we are impacted by these laws. Every time someone is hired, promoted or fired, that decision can be affected by state and federal employment laws.
FMLA COVERAGE: What Employers and Employees Should Know:
In 1993, the U.S. Department of Labor implemented the Family Medical Leave Act or "FMLA" in order to provide employees the ability to balance their work demands and medical needs of themselves as well as their immediate family. It is equally important for both employers and employees to understand what that coverage provides and more importantly, who is entitled to FMLA coverage. Generally, FMLA coverage provides eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons.
