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HR Laws Every Industry Professional Should Know

HR Lineup

Apart from safeguarding employees against discriminatory practices at work, these laws also cover workplace safety, medical leave, union organization, and so much more. But given the complexities around employment laws, it’s logical that HR management will need legal counsel from time to time. Equal Pay Act (EPA).

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5 Compliance Issues Every HR Should Know

HR Lineup

HR regulatory compliance ensures that the company treats its employees fairly and legally to avoid those expensive legal suits or even jail terms for senior management. The FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) is the federal law that regulates the minimum wage , overtime, and employment age. Family leave. Minimum wage.

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Clarifying pay issues around COVID infections & vaccinations

Business Management Daily

But issues regarding the circumstances under which you must pay employees and whether you must extend FMLA leave continue to linger. Shots or not, the principal laws controlling pay issues are the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Portal-to-Portal Act, which is an amendment to the FLSA. Leave issues.

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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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Waiving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. Overtime costs. Absenteeism. Illness-related presenteeism. Cost of temporary workers.

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations. It also clarifies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for paying overtime. Overtime Use this section to clarify your company’s position on overtime pay for employees who qualify.

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What is mandatory overtime? A legal look at this common practice.

Business Management Daily

Mandatory overtime is the practice of requiring employees to work more than a standard 40-hour workweek. It is sometimes referred to as compulsory or forced overtime. Employers can terminate workers who refuse to work a mandatory overtime schedule. Mandatory overtime laws. Why mandatory overtime ?