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Catherine Gray

Catherine Moreton Gray, JD, is Senior Managing Editor for Human Resources and Compensation. Ms. Gray has over 20 years combined experience in HR management and as a management-side labor and employment attorney. Her HR experience includes recruiting, employee relations and communications, affirmative action and compensation. As an attorney, Ms. Gray regularly counseled employers on issues such as complying with federal and state wage and hour laws, accommodating employees with disabilities, complying with federal and state laws requiring paid sick leave and family and medical leave, and union avoidance and labor relations.

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HR & Employment Law Feature Editor, Training Feature Editor, Strategic HR Feature Editor, Global HR Feature Editor

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  • BLR has online training available through Training Today including a course on business ethics. For information on the course, see http://trainingtoday.blr.com/course/business-ethics-what-employees-need-to-know/ as well as a separate course on workp…
    in Anti Corruption Training Comment by Catherine Gray December 2016
  • Thanks for your post. The answer to your question is yes, provided the employees have accounts at a financial institution that qualifies for electronic transfers, and the employer provides advance notice to the employees in writing. Detailed informa…
    in Direct Deposit Comment by Catherine Gray January 2016
  • Thank you for your interest in the Employers' Forum.  This Forum is a place for employers to discuss ideas and issues they face every day in managing human resources.  It is not a forum for employees to request and receive advice on their individual…
    in ADA Rights Question Comment by Catherine Gray January 2016
  • The federal FLSA does not require employers to pay employees double time for working on holidays, or for working a 7th consecutive day.  It does require employers to pay employees time and one half for all hours actually worked over 40 in a week.The…
    in Double Time Pay? Comment by Catherine Gray December 2015
  • Funny how coffee is a universal subject at the office.  One of my pet peeves is when I start a fresh pot and then come back 10 minutes later and it is empty again! Agree with Jen.
    in Coffee Drama Comment by Catherine Gray November 2015
  • I think employers are best served by having a variety of work options available so they can attract and retain the best people. Telecommuting can work great so long as the expectations are clear.  The telecommuter has to understand what is expected …
    in Pros and cons of working from home Comment by Catherine Gray November 2015
  • Based on the information in your post, it appears that the employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his job because of a medical condition. If this is the case, the question is what can you do as an employer under these circumstance…
    in Medical condition of employee Comment by Catherine Gray March 2015