Jennifer.Chang

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Jennifer Chang, brings a decade of human resources experience with her to the role of HR Knowledge Advisor. Jennifer has worked primarily in the government contracting industry in a variety of roles as an HR practitioner (generalist, specialist and director). She holds a master's degree in Organizational Development and Strategic Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University.

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Jennifer Chang, SHRM-CP

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Articles by Jennifer Chang, SHRM-CP

Ask An Advisor: Can Employees Accrue Paid Leave During FMLA Leave?

This week I received an interesting question regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Does an employee continue to accrue paid leave while out on FMLA leave?

September 20, 2022

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FMLA, paid leave

Medical Marijuana’s Impact in Today’s Workplace

I am a product of the 90s. I watched “TGIF” every Friday night growing up, can recite all the lyrics to the most popular New Kids on the Block songs and am fluent in “Friends” quotes. Never have I used Ross’ “Pivot!” line more than in the past few years.

We in the HR world have been charged with updating our company policies and practices each time federal and state regulations change. And lately it seems like we’ve been asked to “pivot” daily. I exaggerate, but between ever-evolving COVID-19 regulations and medical marijuana laws, it does seem like it.

August 26, 2021