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There Is A New Definition Of “Spouse” For Purposes of FMLA Starting Today

There Is A New Definition Of "Spouse" For Purposes of FMLA Starting Today

New Definition Of “Spouse” For Purposes of FMLA Starting Today Starting today, an employee may take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to care for a same-sex spouse with a serious health condition, regardless of whether the state they live in recognizes their marriage.

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Screening Applicants On Social Media: A Tool Or A Trap?

Screening Applicants On Social Media: A Tool Or A Trap?

Screening Applicants On Social Media: A Tool Or A Trap? Today, there is more information at employers’ fingertips than ever before. So should they be taking advantage of the opportunity to learn about job candidates and how they represent themselves online during the hiring process? Many employers

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Can Your Spouse’s Job Cost You Yours? Not In Minnesota.

Can Your Spouse’s Job Cost You Yours? Not In Minnesota.

Can Your Spouse’s Job Cost You Yours? Not In Minnesota. When many people hear marital status discrimination they think of only what the name implies – treating someone differently because they do or do not have a spouse. But actually, it encompasses much more. Aase v. Wapiti

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