HR Digest

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you have been fired by your employer in violation of federal/state laws or even the company’s policies, they might be cause for repercussions. For instance, if an employer treats certain employees harshly based on their race or age and goes further to fire them, that conduct might be one of the examples of wrongful termination cases. .

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Business Management Daily

JULY 27, 2021

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. Employment laws vary by state, and even sometimes by city or county. Some employment laws and regulations vary based on the size of your company.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 26, 2021

Before the pandemic struck, employers already had to retain a long list of records. Then Congress passed a series of laws designed to protect employees, provide limited paid leave, and help employers pay workers. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act. The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA).

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 19, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, employers must have an emergency plan to quickly adapt to changes. Without proper risk management, employers can be caught off-guard – with catastrophic consequences. A key resource for employers is Ready.gov , a government website focused on emergency preparedness and planning.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 4, 2022

Many employers hesitate to hire out-of-state workers due to confusion or concern over the legal implications. This can cause employers to miss out on great talent. Hopefully you already have clear written employment policies and a firm understanding of your state and local laws. Employment classification.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. Recent legislation signed into law by Governor Newsom has only further muddied the waters for employers trying to stay in compliance. Smaller employers — those with 25 or fewer employees — now must pay $14 per hour.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) requires that employers post certain notices in their workplaces in order to ensure employees have access to information about their rights. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. The law defines various aspects of protection against discrimination in both hiring and employment practices.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The Department of Labor (DOL) requires that employers post certain notices in their workplaces in order to ensure employees have access to information about their rights. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. The law defines various aspects of protection against discrimination in both hiring and employment practices.

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UpstartHR

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Can an employee be docked on a yearly/scored performance evaluation for using their paid sick leave benefit for legitimate medical appointments? The Purpose of Employer Paid Leave. If you enjoy this, you might also like How to Legally Avoid Paying Overtime Wages.]. Why jump to an attorney on this one?

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Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2018

When it comes to labor and employment laws, change is the only constant business leaders can expect. 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.

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HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

HR compliance with the ever-changing state employment laws can be difficult but necessary for an organization to grow and achieve its objectives. That’s because any organization must adhere to the employment laws and regulations of the state. Another critical and ever-changing area of employment laws is the minimum wage.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In fact, an employee who is disabled should not be automatically terminated once she’s exhausted all leave available. That’s true whether she’s a new employee who hasn’t earned leave or an employee out of paid or unpaid leave. Has she used all eligible FMLA leave ? FMLA leave is generally unpaid. It doesn’t matter.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

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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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Many don’t recognize the possibility of personal liability, so it’s crucial to understand what acts can lead to a lawsuit against an individual instead of the company. Many federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, protect managers from personal liability lawsuits.

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 14, 2020

Employers may see increased productivity and reduced costs when they allow a remote work option. Plus, creating a telecommute option opens the door to Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation requests to work at home. Allowing remote work during a Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) leave requires careful management.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2019

This month’s topics include exempt employee pay when the office is closed, FMLA leave used for bed rest and New York’s reproductive laws. A: The salary pay provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act requires you to pay overtime-exempt workers their full wages for each day that they perform any work.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 28, 2024

Understanding the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees is crucial in navigating the complexities of labor laws and complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These workers are usually paid hourly and are eligible for overtime pay and minimum wage protections due to the nature and hours of their work.

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Insperity

MARCH 28, 2019

While the list of HR responsibilities continues to grow, employees are also becoming conditioned to expect more from their employer. As an employer, you’re probably looking to provide employee benefits beyond the bare minimum. The Affordable Care Act folds in an additional layer of complexity.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Employers’ third-quarter Forms 941, which is normally due on Oct. 25, 2020, for employers located in Iowa. For California employers, penalties on payroll tax deposits due after Aug. The Fair Labor Standards Act doesn’t disappear just because you’ve been devastated by a natural disaster. Victims of the Aug.

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This disclosure requirement applies when an employer-sponsored group health plan provides prescription drug coverage to individuals who are eligible for coverage under Medicare Part D. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule implementing a tougher analysis for worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Job satisfaction often leads to other types of satisfaction in one’s life, such as comfort in knowing a steady paycheck exists to pay the bills or that the short commute home leaves plenty of the evening free. Satisfied workers keep turnover rates low, and employers like it when employees are not on the lookout for their next job.

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 3, 2019

As an employer in the Commonwealth, you need to understand the complexities specific to Massachusetts salary laws, hiring, and employing workers. In some circumstances, the employer may pay these workers the service rate. 9 Various Massachusetts Wage & Hour Requirements For Employers. Meal Breaks. This break may be unpaid.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2019

One of our most trusted advisors on all things employment law, Nancy Delogu, answers readers questions about when (and if) it’s safe to shred I-9 forms, salaried versus hourly paid leave and discussing medial information of a non-employee. The answer is the “salary pay” requirement of the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ).

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Genesis HR Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The most common compliance pitfalls small businesses face Tips to help employers maintain compliance How to find a reputable partner to help navigate HR compliance requirements. Noncompliance with state and federal laws and regulations can be extremely costly for an employer. Let’s have a conversation. What is HR compliance?

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Genesis HR Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Tips to help employers maintain compliance. Noncompliance with state and federal laws and regulations can be extremely costly for an employer. Most employers don’t have a handbook that thoroughly addresses the processes and activities of their employees… do you? The most common compliance pitfalls small businesses face.

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Insperity

MARCH 2, 2014

Add to that the hundreds of ever-changing federal and state employment laws that you’re expected to comply with and your head may be spinning. This will include: Classifying workers appropriately as either employees or contractors and as overtime exempt or non-exempt. Employment contracts. Recently, the U.S.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 3, 2023

For example, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) requires that employers must keep personnel records for one year. Besides that, your confidential medical records will let you know if any team members have disabilities that you need to consider when planning and assigning tasks. Why is that?

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Federal laws permit employees to sue their discriminating, cheating, or negligent employers. Department of Labor (DOL) enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) and the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ). Code part 42 Section 1981 first became law under the Civil Rights Act of 1866.

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Insperity

JUNE 16, 2016

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). Because municipalities are more nimble and can enact laws faster, you’ll find that cities often have their own set of laws for employers.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 28, 2021

For Example, employers must deposit payroll taxes — including FICA taxes (social security and medicare taxes that are partially withheld from employees through payroll and partially paid by the employer), FUTA taxes (federal unemployment taxes), and income taxes to the internal revenue service throughout the year. Pay out bonuses.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JULY 23, 2018

Ballot printers were readying the presses to see if voters wanted to raise the minimum wage, decrease the sales tax, institute paid family leave and levy a 4% surtax on all income earned in excess of $1 million annually. Paid Family and Medical Leave. First mandatory employer contributions begin on July 1, 2019.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Laws prohibiting discrimination are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Furthermore, it helps you cover a few more legal bases by explaining payroll deductions, overtime, the Family and Medical Leave Act, workers’ compensation, COBRA health coverage and more. Race/color. Disability.

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Overtime regulations Labor laws have become stringent around overtime payments. It's critical for HR professionals to know the most recent changes in overtime regulations and apply them appropriately. This emphasizes the importance for HR professionals to stay updated on evolving labor laws concerning overtime.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the rapidly evolving modern workplace, the demand for flexible work arrangements has become a prominent feature of both employee expectations and employer tools for strategic workforce management. An employee who needs afternoons free can simply start and leave work earlier.

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Empuls

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Projections suggest that by 2025, there will be a deficit in the US of: 446,300 home health aides 98,700 medical and lab technologists/technicians 95,000 nursing assistants 29,400 nurse practitioners A notable number of healthcare professionals have exited the sector, leading to a severe staffing shortage for patient care.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 31, 2020

The new calendar year always rings in some employment law changes, and 2021 is no different. 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.

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BerniePortal

MARCH 12, 2020

*This blog is adapted from the HR Party of One episode, Employee Leave: Setting Your PTO Policy which you can view below. labor groups started pushing for an official “workweek” as early as 1866, to employers’ disdain, instituting a period of push-and-pull between employer groups and labor groups that has arguably continued up to today.

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