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Can an employer require a doctor’s note for one day off?

HR Digest

Sick leave policies vary, and while some states limit when employers can request a doctors note, others leave it to employers requirements. Whether its requesting a doctors note from an employee or enforcing employer rights for sick leave , knowing how to ask for a doctors note and your medical leave proof options is crucial.

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Employee Benefits: A Key Part of Job Compensation

Money Talk

Paid Sick Leave- With this benefit, workers are paid but allowed to stay home when they, or sometimes a family member, are sick. Leave may be uniform for all employees (e.g., Some employers allow workers to accumulate sick leave. Paid Personal Days - This is a third type of fully taxable paid leave.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

Business Management Daily

Worried that your company might not have a particular document on hand if the IRS conducted an audit? They create a document retention policy that clarifies what needs to be saved, where, and for how long. Courts and government agencies frown upon individual employees selectively keeping or tossing important documents.

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HR documentation: A step-by-step guide

Insperity

At first, HR documentation can feel like a series of tedious administrative tasks you have to do as part of running a business. However, thorough HR documentation is incredibly important to your business. This is your guide to achieve comprehensive, accurate HR documentation. The goal of HR documentation.

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At-will employment: Understanding its implications for employers and employees

Business Management Daily

The document spells out all particulars, such as work to be done, pay, hours, conditions for termination , notice before quitting, etc. Sometimes referred to as a CBA, this type of contract exists between an employer and a union acting on behalf of its members. Likewise, employees have the right to leave the organization at any time.

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Navigating Employee Leave and Absence Management

HR Digest

Employee leave and absence management can be a complex and challenging process for many organizations. Managing workplace leave and absences can have significant impacts on productivity , staffing, and overall business operations. Why is managing employee leave and absence important?

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Migraines in the workplace: Your ADA rights and employer obligations

Business Management Daily

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law. It requires employers to provide workplace accommodations for people with qualifying medical conditions. The Americans with Disabilities Act defines a disability as a physical or mental health impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.