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Employment Law

July 12, 2017

Should Tweet of CEO’s Response to Mental Health Day Prompt Reevaluation of Your PTO Policy?

The concept of a “mental health day” is often overlooked when employers craft their vacation and leave policies. However, a recent tweet by a San Francisco-based web developer has sparked a national discussion about mental health and the appropriate way for employers to handle these situations.

Tags: ada, employment law, fmla, health, medical leave law, paid leave, paid time off, safe leave, sick leave

Employment Law

May 3, 2017

As Congress Considers Changes to the Comp Time Rules – Is Your Business in Compliance Today?

By Jessica Summers on May 3, 2017

Congress’ consideration of a bill to legalize the use of compensatory (comp) time in the private sector is a good reminder for private employers that, for now, providing employees with comp time in lieu of overtime is generally prohibited.

Tags: employment law, flsa, paid time off, dol, overtime, comp time, flex time