Going Postal: A Look Back…

By Heather Sutfin – October 18, 2015 If you grew up in the 90’s then you’re probably familiar with the phrase “going postal”, originating from a number of work related shootings involving postal workers. While a number of other industries also experienced former employees flying off the handle and taking out their rage and aggression…

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Postmaster charged with intimidating subordinates is on leave, Postal Service says

By Jonathan D. Silver – September 22, 2015 The Pittsburgh postmaster arrested last week on charges that he threatened or intimidated four subordinates is “currently in a leave status,” the United States Postal Service has confirmed. But the postal service refused to provide any details about the leave of Daniel P. Davis, 50, of Canonsburg….

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Updating Our Understanding of the FMLA – An Employers’ Legal Perspective

In employment law, a very hot topic continues to be the issues surrounding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee…

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