Must we give FMLA leave for cosmetic surgery?

• August 08, 2013

Q. An employee lost weight and is having excess skin removed and a breast lift. There will be a surgery and recovery period. Is elective cosmetic surgery covered under...

Eisenhower’s toughest decision

• August 08, 2013

On June 2, 1944, all the pieces were in place for the largest amphibious assault in world history. Planning for D-Day fell to Supreme Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower. The...

Can an independent contractor use a company car?

• August 07, 2013

Q. If we use independent contractors as drivers/couriers, can they use our company cars?

‘Nonterritorial’ workplace allows maximum employee choice

• August 06, 2013

Some lucky employees have all kinds of options when choosing where to get their work done. Their em­­ployers have embraced what I call the ...

Performance reviews: 12 pitfalls to avoid

• August 01, 2013

An employee’s evaluation meeting is approaching and you’re all set. But here's a list of common traps that can trip up even the most-prepared manager.