Title VII/EEOC
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to provide "reasonable break time" to specific non-exempt employees for this specific task.
Express Breast Milk by Nursing Mothers
Team member John informs HRBP that he suffers from a chronic condition that makes it difficult for him to make it to work on time. John then racks up several late arrivals and refuses to work on another shift. The only time John's chronic condition affected him was when it was time to go work. John's supervisor then terminates his employment. John argues that his tardiness should have been excused because it was caused by his medical condition. Should John's tardiness be excused?
Yes.
Under the ADA, an employer has no duty to retain an employee who displays this type of behavior.
Violent or threatening behavior
When must an employer allow an employee to utilize a service animal in the workplace?
As a reasonable accommodation when necessary to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job.
These types of employees will be compensated one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for time required or permitted to be worked in the work week that exceeds 40 hours.
Non-exempt (hourly) employees.
Mary claims she was denied time off that she needed to get treatment for a serious case of anxiety. Mary never asked for leave, and no one knew that she needed it. At one point during her employment, Mary went to HRBP and told HRBP that she was "feeling stressed out" and "didn't know what to do." Mary claims this was enough to trigger an offer of leave. Did Mary provide sufficient notice?
Most likely, no. However the HRBP should have gathered more details surrounding why Mary was feeling "stressed out."
The EEOC enforces this law against using DNA for job decisions.
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”)
Susie is a Nursing Assistant who is diagnosed with cancer and takes 12 weeks of FMLA leave. After Susie has exhausted her FMLA leave, she is unable to return to work. As a result, Susie's supervisor, Rick, terminates her employment and posts her position as vacant. Is this a violation of the ADA?
Florida employers generally cannot prevent employees from keeping these in their car.
Firearms
The EEOC requires employers to keep all personnel or employment records for this period.
One year
Under the Fair Labor Standards Acts, employers must keep all payroll records for this period.
Three Years
Even if undergoing major surgery or chemotherapy, these loved ones will not qualify an employee for leave under the FMLA.
Pets
Team member has exhausted leave under the Family and Medical Leave and is unable to return to work. Can the supervisor post the team member's position?
No.