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A Checklist of HR Policies and Procedures to Have in Place

HR Digest

Some business owners adopt the ad-hoc attitude where only the bare-bones policies of remuneration, leaves and such are covered. Such an attitude leaves an organization open to legal disputes. Here are a few pointers on what to include while drafting a rule book of HR policies: Payment policies: Workdays, paydays and advances.

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5 labor law compliance challenges in changing times

Insperity

From paid family leave and hiring to safety and sick leave – and all the many points in between – federal, state and local governments are forever changing what constitutes a company’s responsibility to its workers. Mental health and medical claims. Most businesses still have employee handbooks that prohibit drug use.

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How to create, implement and enforce a time and attendance policy

Insperity

They tend to prefer open-ended paid time off (PTO) to allow more time to attend to family obligations, enjoy more travel opportunities and even engage in volunteer activities – with the caveat that as long as work gets done, it’s OK. Keep in mind that overtime worked can increase the average or expected annual accrual. Absenteeism.

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3 top HR tech tools no company should be without

Insperity

The Affordable Care Act folds in an additional layer of complexity. If you employed an average of 50 or more full-time (or full-time equivalent) employees in the prior calendar year, you could be subject to an IRS penalty if you don’t offer medical coverage to your full-time employees. That’s just the tip of the benefits iceberg.

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Opening an Office in Another State? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions

Insperity

For example, once you have 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius, you must let eligible employees take job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Overtime calculation. Unpaid leave of absences (for things like voting and donating blood). Paid sick leave.

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Employment law changes to watch in 2021

Insperity

This year, many states have enacted changes in employee leave policies; ended or extended some temporary exemptions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic; and taken steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Coronavirus-related leave laws. Other state family and medical leave law changes.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Current employees can also benefit from having a quick reference guide when a question or concern arises about sick days, various types of leave, reporting harassment, or office policies. Also consider who to direct staff to with policy questions, leave requests, or workplace safety concerns or accidents.