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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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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.

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Business law basics for HR: 8 things every HR professional needs to know

Business Management Daily

Title VII (The Civil Rights Act) was passed under the Commerce Clause. So was the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). National Labor Relations Act, which sets the rules for unionization and protects the right of workers to agitate for better conditions. Fifth Amendment.

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Essential steps to creating an emergency plan for your business

Business Management Daily

overtime labor, outsourcing, expediting costs, etc.). Warning: creating a telecommute option opens the door to Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation requests to work at home. Then there’s the Family and Medical Leave Act. Allowing remote work during FMLA leave requires careful management.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing will administer more rules on family leave , sexual harassment, and much more affecting even small employers.

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6 ways managers can be held personally liable in lawsuits

Business Management Daily

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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How to legally manage remote employees

Business Management Daily

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. It’s best to start with present performance levels.