HR White Papers

Employers should save documents that reflect their efforts to diversify their workforce through their recruitment sources. If employers rely on "word of mouth" referrals from existing employees, it is likely that the job applicants will mirror the demographic composition of the existing workforce. If the employer's existing workforce is not diverse, word of mouth recruitment will have the effect of perpetuating imbalances in the workforce.

To fully understand the requirements of these new accounts, the following discusses its terms and its advantages and disadvantages over Health FSAs and HRAs in a question and answer format. In addition, a chart comparing both Health FSAs and HRAs with HSAs is included at the end of this explanation.

It is important to remember this explanation is not intended to serve as a substitute for the advice of your lawyer, accountant or other personal tax or financial advisor.

1. Successfully Defending Against Claims And Managing Costs

2. How To Win An Unemployment Compensation Hearing

3. Implementing Successful Cost Control Measures

1. Do Employers Have To Tell Employees that FMLA Leave Is Available?

Yes. Employers must post conspicuously a notice explaining the FMLA’s provisions and how to file complaints of alleged violations with the DOL. Employers must also include a statement of FMLA rights in their employee handbooks. Employers without employee handbooks must make statements of FMLA rights available to employees. §§825.300, 825.301(a).

2. Does the Employee Have To Give the Employer Notice of Intent To Take Leave?