Common HR Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About I-9 Compliance Flexibility Ending on July 31, 2023

Completing a Form I-9 is a standard part of any employee onboarding process. Recognizing that many employees worked remotely during…

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Are My Remote Employees Eligible for Leave Under the Family and Medical Leave Act?

When the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed in 1993, legislators and business leaders did not contemplate largely…

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What Are Companies Planning for Year-End Holiday Parties and Celebrations?

MEA recently sent out an ‘End of Year Celebration’ Survey to our Members and other local organizations to gauge how…

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If an Employee Chooses Virtual Schooling for Their Child, Are They Eligible for Expanded FMLA?

In the latest installment in our new video series, Coffee and Compliance, MEA experts Maria Bonelli and Jane Disher, sit…

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Can I prohibit employees from discussing their salaries?

Many employers cringe at the thought of employees discussing their salaries. Conversations about salaries can cause conflict among coworkers and…

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Can employers require tattoos to be covered in the workplace?

According to a 2015 Harris Poll, twenty-nine percent of Americans aged eighteen and older have a tattoo, with nearly half…

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Can I Terminate An Employee Who Does Not Return From Leave?

Sound familiar? The question of how to respond appropriately when an employee has exceeded his or her approved leave time…

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What Are My Obligations for Accommodating a Lactating Employee in the Workplace?

Earlier this year, an Arizona jury found in favor of a breastfeeding paramedic, awarding the nursing mother $3.8 million for…

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Is Obesity Considered a Disability Under the ADA?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately forty percent of American adults are considered obese. In…

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