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FMLA & The National Defense Authorization Act
by Andrew Brown, JD. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an addendum to the FMLA and has authorized specific leave benefits for family members or next of kin of military members. The 2010 NDAA, signed in January 2010, implements some changes employers should be acquainted with. Full Article »

Are you E-Verifying? by Renea I. Saade
A federal court recently confirmed that all federal contractors and subcontractors that are party to solicitations issued or contracts awarded after September 8, 2009 must enroll and participate in the E-Verify program. Full Article »

CAREER GAP: ALASKA by Lynne Curry
Thinking about taking a sabbatical? Wonder about the effect on your career? Here is the scoop. Find out the cost so you can make an informed decision. Full Article »

WATCH OUT FOR CAREER EXCUSES by Lynne Curry
Beware of bankrupt company references. You could be getting duped. A new website is designed to provide applicants who need better than they've got references with just that. Full Article »

So…the Applicant is on FaceBook.
The job applicant has a great looking resume. Her references check out. But you’re still not quite sure whether this is the best possible hire. You want more. The odds are spectacular that she has a permanent virtual residence on FaceBook or MySpace or Twitter or one of those other social networking sites that seem to have hi-jacked our national and cultural discourse. Full Article »

THE RETALIATION LANDMINE
Everyone in your office knows she’s a problem. She mouths off constantly and prefers chatting with coworkers to doing her job. You regret the day you hired her and when she makes a one smart aleck comment too many about your management practices, you say, “Look, you’re not happy here. I’ll have the bookkeeper draw up a final check and I wish you good luck.” Full Article »

SWINE FLU DRAMA: ALASKA
If you’ve considered the swine flu discussion another media-hyped drama, local doctors are seeing a surprising number of confirmed cases weekly in Anchorage. You may wonder what to do if someone in your company comes down with it. Full Article »

Employee Monitoring
The US Supreme Court has decided to hear a case that will define to what extent an employer may monitor an employee’s private conversations on company equipment. Full Article »

Can I Require Mandatory Flu Shots?
Although some state health departments, hospitals and other medical institutions currently require that all personnel receive vaccinations, most attorneys queried this week on this topic <see inside for more> cautioned against a policy requiring mandatory flu shots. Full Article »

Can I require my employees to get mandatory
This week, three employers called our office asking if they can require their employees to get mandatory seasonal and swine flu shots. Although some state health departments, hospitals and other medical institutions currently require all personnel receive vaccinations, most attorneys queried this week on this topic Full Article »

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