"While assuming that a cat's paw theory can be applied in FMLA cases, the Tenth Circuit rejected [the employee's] arguments that the evidence supported a finding of liability under that theory.... The court found no evidence to demonstrate that the manager's investigation was influenced by the supervisor's alleged bias, or that the manager failed to conduct an independent review of the evidence presented." [Parker v. United Airlines, Inc., No. 21-4093 (10th Cir. Sep. 26, 2022)]  MORE >>

"The program allows federal employees to donate unused paid leave time to their colleagues who are affected by natural disasters. This is the third leave transfer program established in the past 60 days, following emergency leave announcements earlier this year for Hurricane Fiona and for the water crisis in Jackson, Miss."  MORE >>

"45% of employees surveyed expect inflation will impact their benefits decisions this year ...  ... [1] Life changes -- make sure the benefits you offer are changing too ... [2] Education is essential.... [3] Benefits get employees through the door, and keep them there.... [4] Focus on financial wellness."  MORE >>

"A resource most employers have available to their employees is an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help point employees toward supportive programs and services. Throughout their cancer battle, an employee may also need extended leave options or workplace accommodations to provide flexible scheduling. Some employees may even ask for assistance when delivering news of a severe illness to their supervisor or coworkers."  MORE >>

"The findings suggest that workplace behaviours are associated with wellbeing, that employees can be clustered based on their work behaviours and that improving employee wellbeing is associated with better work and performance outcomes. This opens up the opportunity to provide individualised interventions with the goal of work behaviour change that could lead to better wellbeing outcomes for employees in terms of their mental health, work life balance and burnout risk."  MORE >>

"Amid all the rules stemming from the No Surprises Act, a looming mandate for providers to send cost estimates to health plans looks like the biggest stress inducer."  MORE >>

"While noting declines in the percentage of people covered by their employers, the AAF panel asked multiple questions about the model's future and opportunities for reform."  MORE >>