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Doctors note for work: What employers need & how to get one

Business Management Daily

Doctor’s Note Requirements for Sick Leave, Medical Leave, & ADA Accommodations Employers sometimes request employees to provide a doctor’s note to verify the need for sick leave or workplace accommodations. However, matters related to an employee’s illness or medical condition can be tricky.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

Business Management Daily

As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. Medical leave of absence requests. Doctor’s notes.

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Sick leave policies: A comprehensive guide for employers and employees

Business Management Daily

Therefore, it’s essential to have a sick leave policy in place to give your employees some time off when needed. Crafting detailed company policies is a significant task for business owners or human resources managers. Explore sick leave policy examples and critical considerations for crafting your policy.

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ADA reasonable accommodation checklist

Business Management Daily

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps people with disabilities receive the same rights and equal opportunity as everyone else. Putting the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act into action sometimes proves confusing for employers. Do not ask for unrelated medical information. Title I presents two key issues.

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Organizations: The Time to Start Recruiting is Right Now

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The other one was a recent article from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) that hinted at a turnover “tsunami” once the pandemic ends. Organizations are required to post applicant-facing notices regarding equal employment opportunity, family/medical leave, the polygraph protection act, immigration, etc.

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No-call no-show: Crafting an effective employee absence policy

Business Management Daily

This type of no-call no-show requires human resources to take action. Realistically, you shouldn’t expect an employee to call you immediately if a legitimate medical emergency or car accident occurs. If you list a definitive consequence, follow through and be consistent.

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Workplace boundaries: Examples to create a healthier work environment

Business Management Daily

Do not equate the act of setting boundaries at work with selfishness. However, times exist when she really needs team members to leave her alone. Avoiding physical contact Emily does not enjoy hugging people outside of her immediate family. Consider notifying human resources if the act was severe or if the behavior persists.