HR Digest

JULY 30, 2023

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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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

This may vary depending on a specific company and its organizational structure and culture, but generally the following parties should be present when an employee is terminated: The employee’s direct supervisor or manager A third-party witness (for example, the manager’s manager or a human resources [HR] professional). What you should bring.

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Insperity

DECEMBER 1, 2022

It’s easy to say leave your problems at the door, but sometimes common life stressors can affect employees’ personal lives so much that it creeps into their professional life. Make no mistake, balancing everyday issues like competing family schedules, managing commutes or juggling child care can be challenging. Loss of a family member.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The guidance states that employees who have shown symptoms whether they have tested positive or not can return to work if: at least 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms; at least 24 hours have passed without a fever with the employee not using any fever reducing medications; and. improvement in other symptoms.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

But it also presents an opportunity. Organizations lending a hand will earn a reputation for valuing family, as well as their bottom line – a plus when it comes to employee recruitment and retention. Train other employees on the position so that they can fill the gap if the caregiving employee must take an indefinite leave.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 20, 2024

Instead, he sticks to presenting observations and demonstrating concern for her well-being. Depression and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Collaborating with a depressed employee is not only a caring thing to do, it also may be legally necessary. Be certain medical insurance policies cover mental health treatment adequately.

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The Olson Group

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Make sure employee’s (past and present) addresses and social security numbers are correct. If your company has reached or exceeded 50 full-time employees you are now requited to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance (FMLA) in 2022. Check out the 7 tips and download your very own checklist below!

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2020

Furthermore, in light of what is presently known about the disease, the CDC recommends the following to reduce the likelihood that you catch or spread the virus : Clean your hands often. Adapt your sick leave and other attendance policies. The CDC notes that individuals can be asymptomatic yet still carry and spread the virus.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 13, 2021

You want to be sure you’re not violating the rights the American Disabilities Act has granted them. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act? First, you want to ensure you’re clear about the protections afforded to people with disabilities by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Is the employee disabled under the ADA?

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Do not equate the act of setting boundaries at work with selfishness. The following examples present a variety of common work-related dilemmas and how setting healthy boundaries might aid in resolution. However, times exist when she really needs team members to leave her alone. They allow you to maintain focus and stay on track.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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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Business Management Daily

MAY 5, 2021

From risk to exposure and wrongful death claims to leave denial, the ADA, retaliation cases, and more, businesses find themselves in tricky legal situations. That assumes, of course, that they were present in the workplace. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) created a workplace exposure presumption.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 2, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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Business Management Daily

MAY 27, 2020

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects disabled workers who want to return and disabled workers who don’t. Do review your leave policy to see if you should temporarily extend extra leave. This list may be updated as medical professionals learn more about the virus.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 30, 2021

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. Medical leave.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 19, 2020

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. Remote employees also need training in time-keeping.

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Griffin Benefits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Terminating a single employee can present a host of legal issues, but downsizing multiples that risk with each additional employee that’s let go. Typically, employers need to consider the following federal laws and regulations: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This includes the exchange of extremely sensitive information such as their: Driver’s license Passport Social Security number Bank account information Health or medical information Personal contact information, such as addresses and phone numbers. You might encounter a situation when an employee is great at their job – when they’re present.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Leave of absence, such as FMLA, allows employees to take extra time off to care for their health and family without worrying about losing their jobs. However, administering these leaves can be challenging for employers. One of the most complex leave types for employers to manage and track is intermittent leave.

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Insperity

JANUARY 11, 2018

The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018. Paid family leave. New York State’s paid family leave legislation is billed as the country’s strongest.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 1, 2024

Doctor’s Note Requirements for Sick Leave, Medical Leave, & ADA Accommodations Employers sometimes request employees to provide a doctor’s note to verify the need for sick leave or workplace accommodations. However, matters related to an employee’s illness or medical condition can be tricky.

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Business Management Daily

JULY 19, 2023

Employees want to be able to build a fulfilling career while also starting a family and being present for their children. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees the ability to take work leave for the birth, foster care placement, or adoption of a child and to bond with the child.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Businesses denying employees leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) have found themselves under the Department of Labor’s (DOL) ire. Because of the generally low dollar amounts in question, attorneys have not been quick to take up the cases of employees who claim they were illegally denied FFCRA leave.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 15, 2023

Today the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt presented his Spring Budget to the House of Commons. Any additional funding for childcare should give particular support to those who need it most—including single parents, families on a low income, and parents and carers in insecure work. But there is still much to be done.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 11, 2021

Taking FMLA leave for migraines and chronic headaches is completely acceptable, but it may be a bit more complicated than a more straightforward reason like childbirth. Migraines are a problem that is not only harder to prove but also typically require employees to take their leave intermittently. Employee requests leave.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 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. Employees want to feel confident that their medical insurance will cover their needs and those of their families.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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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Workers' Compensation

JANUARY 5, 2022

The issues will include: evaluating temporary disability benefits, delivering medical treatment, and estimating the nature and extent of disability. New sequencing testing provides hope to speed identification and treatment, and those should be rapidly deployed in the workers’ compensation medical delivery system over the next few weeks.

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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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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans The healthcare benefits in the United States are undeniably one of employees' most critical and sought-after perks. And what are HR’s going to gain from it?

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Workers' Compensation

APRIL 3, 2024

LAD claims are specifically excluded from the restrictions of the Punitive Damage Acts [PDA]. wrote, "' [P]laintiff presented a case from which the jury could have found especially egregious conduct by clear and convincing evidence.' Given the plaintiff's medical condition, she was also financially vulnerable.

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Business Management Daily

AUGUST 31, 2022

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. Nepotism is favoritism given to family members. Provide guidance on ethically murky areas.

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Florida Workers' Comp

MAY 5, 2022

See Medical Excuse (April 2022). I got some interesting feedback on that situation, and for the most part there was skepticism of the medical excuse, similar to that expressed by the Justice cited there. Her assignment was family law, a jurisdiction that can often involve young children in proceedings. Another news outlet, U.S.

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Abel HR

APRIL 28, 2021

The benefits vary, but employees agree they want better health insurance, work flexibility, and more leaves at work. In terms of leave, there’s the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). However, it’s necessary to have leave, health, and retirement benefits to motivate employees to work longer in the company.

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The Olson Group

DECEMBER 9, 2021

W-2 Prep Make sure employee’s (past and present) addresses and social security numbers are correct. Audit Full-time Employees (FTE) Count If your company has reached or exceeded 50 full-time employees you are now requited to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance (FMLA) in 2022.

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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. Finally, in 1938, Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act, which created the first minimum wage of 25 cents per hour, and a 44-hour workweek, which was revised two years later to a 40 hour workweek. It’s tough!

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