When I ask business owners about the possibility of installing an employee incentive plan, I often hear one of two responses: “I would like to do something to reward my key employees for their performance. ” OR “You know, one of my best employees left last week for a company for more money. I think…
by Nicholas J. Daly, Esq. Commonly, creditors are unsure of how to proceed after they receive notice that their debtor has filed for bankruptcy relief. This is a general overview of some of the issues that may initially arise for a creditor once a bankruptcy is filed. Since every case presents its own unique set…
by Sheralee Hurwitz 1. Michigan is one of a handful of states which now protects employee on-line privacy. The Internet Privacy Protection Act prohibits employers (and educational institutions) from asking for passwords and other account information used to access private internet and email accounts, including social networks like FaceBook and Twitter. According to the Act:…
By Sheralee Hurwitz One of the most difficult Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) issues to manage is abuse of approved FMLA leave. The FMLA statute and regulations do not provide much, if any, guidance with regard to the concept of FMLA fraud. Information in the regulations outlines how to confirm that medical certifications are fully…
by Sheralee Hurwitz In December, 2012, the EEOC announced approval of its Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2013 to 2016. This targeted approach is designed to make the EEOC’s enforcement efforts and charge processing more efficient. Over the last decade, discrimination charges filed against private and public employers has increased by more than 22 percent. Employers…