A recent legal analysis in HR Executive made a point that should worry more CEOs than it currently does: FMLA and ADA are two separate legal obligations, and companies that … Continue reading 5 Questions Every CEO Should Ask About Their FMLA/ADA Process
Short answer: Look for an HR compliance auditor with direct, hands-on audit experience in Michigan employment law, a track record with organizations similar in size and complexity to yours, and … Continue reading Who Should You Hire for an HR Compliance Audit in Genesee County?
The manager was trying to help. An employee submitted an FMLA medical certification, but something didn’t look quite right. One section appeared incomplete. Some of the information was confusing, and … Continue reading How “I’ll Just Call the Doctor” Could Turn Into a $100,000 FMLA Problem
Your ESTA policy may be compliant. But are your actual practices? Michigan employers have spent considerable time adjusting to the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). Policies have been written … Continue reading The $100,000 Michigan ESTA Mistake Hiding in Plain Sight
Imagine this. One of your employees walks into a confidential management meeting wearing what appears to be an ordinary pair of glasses. During the meeting, leaders discuss employee performance, staffing … Continue reading Smart Glasses Are Coming to Work. Is Your Employee Handbook Ready?
$41,000. That’s roughly what it can cost an employer in back overtime, liquidated damages, and legal fees — for an employee who was paid a salary the entire time. Here’s … Continue reading Overtime Threshold Rollback (Federal / FLSA)
If you are a CEO, Executive Director, or business owner and you have not reviewed your HR policies and employee handbook in the last 12 months, this article was written … Continue reading What Every CEO Needs to Know About the 2026 Employment Law Changes Before They Get Sued
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) has been in effect for over a year now — and in that time, I have seen the same compliance mistakes showing up again … Continue reading 5 Mistakes Michigan Employers Are Making with the Earned Sick Time Act — And What to Do Instead
When an employee raises a concern—whether it’s about harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or workplace conflict—one of the most common questions leaders ask is: “Do we really need to investigate this?” The … Continue reading Do I Need to Conduct a Workplace Investigation? (What Employers Must Know)
By Vanessa G. Nelson, CLRL | Founder & President, Expert Human Resources LLC Most workplace investigations don’t fail because of bad intent. They fail because of missed steps. And those … Continue reading 10 Workplace Investigation Mistakes That Can Cost Your Organization $100K
