by kayla | Nov 17, 2024 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources, Taxes
Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will launch next year. PFML is funded by employer and employee payroll contributions and is administered by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). It applies to all employers and employees. The MDOL will handle...
by kayla | Sep 23, 2024 | Employment Law, Time & Attendance, Voting Leave
Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices. Voting Leave Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and sometimes those hours need to be paid....
by kayla | Sep 18, 2024 | Employment Law
No. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is clear on this point. You must maintain the employee’s coverage under any group health plan with the same conditions as if the employee had not taken leave and been continuously working full time during the entire leave...
by wwintern | Sep 1, 2024 | Employment Law
Most likely not. There are many reasons why your employee might not have been in contact since leaving the original message, and since they mentioned illness, there’s a good chance their absence is protected by law. Potential protections come from the federal Family...
by wwintern | Aug 5, 2024 | Employment Law
New Hampshire Adds Protections for Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs Effective August 13, 2024, employers of all sizes will be prohibited from taking adverse action against volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for reporting late to work...
by kayla | Jun 14, 2024 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources
It depends on the seriousness of the discrepancy, whether the information is pertinent to the job itself, and whether the candidate would be ineligible for the position. You probably don’t need to make an issue of a minor variance like a candidate telling you they...
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