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Viewpoint: FMLA denial not required to have violated employee’s rights
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that simply discouraging an employee from filing a FMLA request is enough to have violated the employee’s…
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Viewpoint: Congress passes ocean shipping reform
Despite the debate on ocean shipping reform, the law will be signed into law by President Biden relatively soon. With his presidency increasingly defined by…
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Office birthday party costs employer $450,000
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is a requirement for companies, and even honest mistakes can trigger violations.
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Viewpoint: Predicting midterms with historical data
History is a good indicator of what will happen at the polls this November, with Republicans expected to regain at least one chamber of Congress.
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Viewpoint: A gasoline fire on inflation
There is no easy fix to rising fuel prices without stripping government of much-needed infrastructure money.
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Viewpoint: Court finds employer had right to fire employee for issues found during FMLA leave
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has found that just because an employee is out on FMLA leave or has recently returned from FMLA leave,…
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Viewpoint: A closer look at proposed U.S. competitiveness packages
Both the house and senate have passed competitiveness bills, but the details remain to be sorted out, including the long-term impact.
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DOT proposes adding oral fluid testing for drugs, alcohol
Oral fluid testing is not only a win for the safety-conscious, but the cost-conscious too.
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Viewpoint: Truck parking remains key industry issue
The U.S. DOT found that the truck parking shortage exists in every state and region, but it did not include dedicated funding for truck parking…
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Viewpoint: Supervisor’s willful violation does not absolve company from fine
A recent court decision serves as notice to all employers that OSHA violations, even when wrongfully and willfully encouraged by a supervisor, can still result…
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