Your business needs to stay on top of its policies regarding discrimination and harassment. This means ensuring that the handbook is up to date and employees are aware of the internal policies. Employees should be informed of the local and federal laws that handle these issues, as well. Not keeping up with the policies can turn into trouble down the line. Don't avoid the issue for fear of too much information will cause employees to find excuses to use the law. One federal law that causes much grief to employees and employers is the Family Medical Leave Act. It is a complex act that … [Read more...]