New FMLA policy and leave forms go into effect

Effective April 15, 2005, we have made changes to the University leave policy for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and revised our University leave forms.  The new University FMLA policy is intended to comply with and bring us into alignment with the provisions of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.

  Watch your words: E-mails can be considered public records

It has become common practice to communicate via e-mail on a daily basis.  Although this method of communication is convenient and efficient, be aware that all such communications can be discoverable under certain circumstances, whether by a third party, through discovery in a lawsuit, or even by the person named in the e-mail.

  A diversity hiring case study

James, a human resources recruiter, was working with a supervisor, Dave, to fill an assistant manager position.  Maggie, one of the applicants, called James with concerns about the hiring process.  She had not heard anything for more than three weeks and wondered whether she was still being considered for the job. 

  Diversity made simple: Understanding important terms

Help definitions for some commonly used (and commonly misunderstood) terms related to diversity:

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