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What Does HR Do All Day?

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They then advertise the position through various channels, such as job boards, social media, and referrals. They act as a liaison between employees and management, handling conflicts and ensuring that employees are treated fairly and with respect. Employee Relations HR professionals are also responsible for managing employee relations.

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Employment Laws: Navigating the Maze of Regulations

HR Digest

From the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), we’ll break down the essential regulations that can impact your business. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): A Balancing Act The FMLA is like that aunt who always shows up uninvited to family gatherings.

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Don’t forget about HIPPA and medical privacy during pandemic

Business Management Daily

Something as simple as colleague calling off for the day or sharing on social media that a family member is sick will set off alarm bells of anxiety. That’s where medical information and privacy rules come into play. The law includes a provision protecting medical information. HIPAA Privacy Rule. What’s covered.

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What you need to include in a small business employee handbook

Business Management Daily

First, they act as an in-depth introduction to your company for new hires. Employee handbooks also act as a reference point for current employees. Employees can reference their employee handbook when a question or concern arises about holiday pay, sick leave, or the dress code and find an answer quickly. Health insurance.

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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.

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Common ethical issues in the workplace

Business Management Daily

Not only did she not feel the least bit bad about leaving her employer in the middle of a school year, she made a point of sharing her poor hiring experience on social media outlets where employees past and present post company reviews. Workers depend on them for a paycheck and benefits such as health insurance and retirement income.

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What can you not do while on FMLA leave? Top things to look out for.

Business Management Daily

Take longer than 12 weeks of leave. Be careful about how much leave is taken. Employees who take longer than the permitted 12 weeks of unpaid leave will no longer be protected under FMLA. Employers do have options for keeping employees honest while they are taking unpaid FMLA leave. You Can’t: ? Time metering.