Business Management Daily

07/11/2025

🧩 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.

🚨 In today’s free HR Employment Law Advisor article, we explore the CIVILITY model shared by former hostage negotiator Jeffrey Owens CSP, CTM, CVP at SHRM 2025—and how HR pros can use it to strengthen culture, reduce conflict, and build trust across the organization.

🧠 This isn’t just theory. It’s a set of real, actionable strategies HR can lead today—starting with connection, influence, and inclusion.

👀 Get the full breakdown + practical tips in this free article: https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/turn-the-civility-model-into-everyday-hr-action/

07/10/2025

🛑 𝗜𝘀 𝗙𝗠𝗟𝗔 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆?

Between confusing regulations, overlapping state laws, and employees who really understand how to “work the system,” it’s no wonder FMLA feels like a full-time job.

✅ That’s why we created the FMLA Master Class—a live, online training on July 16 designed specifically for HR professionals who need real-world answers to today’s trickiest leave challenges.

Join employment law expert Anniken Davenport as she walks you through:
🔹 How to certify and control intermittent leave
🔹 What qualifies as a serious health condition (and what doesn’t)
🔹 How to prevent FMLA abuse—without crossing the legal line
🔹 How the PWFA, ADA, and FMLA intersect post-childbirth
🔹 What to do when FMLA runs out—but the need for leave doesn’t
💼 Plus: Get 200+ slides, templates, and tools you can put to work immediately.

🗓️ Register now for the July 16 session: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/fmla-master-class/

07/09/2025

🔍 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

Done right, they can reveal the real reasons people leave—and how to prevent more goodbyes in the future.

But only if HR approaches them with care, strategy, and compliance in mind.

In this carousel, we’re breaking down 7 best practices for getting the most value from every exit interview—without crossing any legal or ethical lines.

👉 Swipe through for practical reminders on how to structure, document, and handle these sensitive conversations with professionalism.

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments!

07/08/2025

💬 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗥 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗔𝘀𝗸 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲.

Join us for an exclusive live webinar where YOU get to ask your real-world HR and employment law questions—no scripts, no fluff. Just straight, practical answers from one of the best in the field.

👩‍⚖️ Featuring: Anniken Davenport, renowned employment law attorney and senior editor of HR Specialist: Employment Law.
✔️ Tricky terminations
✔️ ADA and FMLA compliance
✔️ Policy gray areas
✔️ New legal developments
✔️ Wage & hour headaches
✔️ And everything in between

Whether you're a seasoned HR pro or a manager juggling people challenges, this is your chance to gain clarity and confidence—for under $100.

🗓️ Don’t miss this opportunity. Space is limited—secure your spot now: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/ask-the-attorney-webinar/?campaigncode=4213WL

07/04/2025

📎 𝗛𝗥’𝘀 #𝟭 𝗙𝗠𝗟𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲)

HR teams are the gatekeepers of FMLA compliance—and one small mistake can open the door to costly lawsuits.

This week’s free HR Employment Law Advisor article offers access to an over 40-page guide that answers common (and complex) FMLA questions, including:
✅ How to set your FMLA calendar using one of 4 methods
✅ Rules for managing intermittent leave—and spotting abuse
✅ Where FMLA overlaps with the ADA, PWFA, and military leave laws
✅ What to do after the 12 weeks are up

💡 Whether you're handling certifications, calculating eligibility for remote workers, or wondering if you can fire someone on leave—this report breaks it all down with practical guidance and real-world examples.

📥 Download your free copy now and keep your FMLA practices lawsuit-proof: https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/ck-free-article-2/

The Family and Medical Leave Act provides important protections for employees, but what happens when employees take advantage of these protections to get time off for ineligible purposes? Find out how to identify common forms of FMLA abuse and put the right policies in place to prevent it in the fut...

07/03/2025

💥 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆...

Sometimes, employee meetings turn emotional—and when they do, HR needs to respond with calm, confidence, and documentation.

Whether an employee is venting, shouting, or making serious claims, what you do in the moment matters.

This quick infographic breaks down 4 essential dos and don’ts for handling employee rants the right way—without making the situation worse.

👇 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀? Share your insights in the comments below!

07/02/2025

📕✍️ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Too often, companies rely on outdated, generic, or overly rigid handbook templates that actually create more problems than they solve. Employment lawyers say these are the 12 mistakes they see most often—and each one can lead to confusion, poor enforcement, or even a lawsuit.

💡 From vague rules to inconsistent disclaimers, it’s time to take a closer look at what’s really in your handbook. This carousel breaks down the “dirty dozen” and how to avoid them.

🔍 When was the last time you audited your handbook? Share your biggest challenge in the comments!

07/01/2025

🧠 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀

It’s cheaper to learn from someone else’s legal blunders than your own. That’s why we’re highlighting three real court cases with clear takeaways for every manager:

✅ 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀. In 𝘏𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘷. 𝘗𝘦𝘯𝘯𝘴𝘺𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦, a supervisor commented on an employee’s EEOC complaint. That alone convinced the jury the company retaliated. The lesson: Don’t speak on pending legal action—leave that to HR.
✅ 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆. In 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘷. 𝘈𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘤 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, supervisors removed offensive images before an employee could even complain. That fast response protected the company in court. Don’t wait—erase now, report to HR, and follow up with reminders about what’s workplace-appropriate.
✅ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. In 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢 𝘷. 𝘏𝘢𝘸𝘬, a manager denied an employee’s request for assignment extension by citing 25 job-performance issues. Problem is, her last review was glowing. A judge saw red flags—and sent the case to trial. Always review your paper trail for consistency before taking action.

🗨️ Which of these three lessons do you think managers most often overlook—and why? Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments.

📅 Want more on what managers 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 to know before making legally risky decisions? Join Suzanne Lucas (the "Evil HR Lady") for our upcoming webinar, “The major employment laws every manager needs to know” on July 9 at 1 p.m. EST. Get the details and sign up here: https://training2.businessmanagementdaily.com/employment-law-for-managers-webinar/?campaigncode=4211WL

06/30/2025

🌳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!

It’s the perfect reminder that time in nature and recreational fun aren’t just for weekends—they’re essential for mental health, creativity, and overall well-being.

Workplaces can embrace the spirit of the month by encouraging outdoor breaks, planning a park cleanup or picnic, hosting walking meetings, or even just highlighting local green spaces near the office. Whether it’s a team hike or a wellness challenge, a little fresh air can go a long way.

🔥 Although the calendar hasn't quite flipped over into June, it's important to plan ahead for outdoor activities because of the intense summer heat. Check out some of our other recent posts to educate yourself on heat safety!

🌞 Let July be a breath of fresh air—for you and your team.
💬 How is your organization promoting nature, play, or recreation this summer? Drop your ideas in the comments!

06/27/2025

🔒 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘄𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁.

HR pros know terminations are high-stakes—legally and emotionally. Today’s free HR Employment Law Advisor article outlines a 10-step process to help you plan, protect and communicate clearly when it matters most.

From prepping your talking points to handling final pay and avoiding post-meeting gossip, this guide is built to help you “lawsuit-proof” the process—while still treating the employee with dignity.

👀 𝗦𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗶𝗽: 𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦. Why? It can backfire fast if emotions escalate. Read the full article here: https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/free/how-to-lawsuit-proof-your-next-termination-meeting/

📢 What's one thing you always do to keep termination meetings respectful and compliant? Share your best practices in the comments.

06/26/2025

📄 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

If you’re documenting employee conduct issues, it’s critical that your write-up is clear, fair, and action-oriented. This quick visual breaks down the 5 essential elements every effective disciplinary write-up should include — from prior steps taken to a clear deadline for change. ✅

Getting this right can protect your organization legally and help your employees course-correct with clarity.

👉 What do you include in your write-ups to ensure they’re effective and compliant? Share your thoughts in the comments.

🔗 Want more HR tips like these — but in even greater detail? Sign up for HR Employment Law Advisor today: https://www.hremploymentlawadvisor.com/

06/25/2025

🔥 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲.

For millions of workers—both indoors and out—summer heat can be dangerous, even deadly. And with OSHA proposing a national heat-protection rule, the pressure is on for managers to act now.

The good news? Smart, proactive strategies not only keep your people safe, they also boost morale and productivity.
✅ Adjust schedules and breaks
✅ Train employees to recognize symptoms
✅ Build a culture of safety and prevention

👀 Swipe through this week’s carousel for practical, manager-friendly ways to beat the heat—and stay ahead of new compliance rules.

💬 What’s one heat-safety practice your team relies on every summer? Share it in the comments—we’re all in this together.