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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

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And if exempt employees only work a partial week due to a government shutdown, you likely still need to pay them a full week’s salary. PTO payout. Laid-off employees are removed from the payroll and, in states that require it, must be paid for any unused paid time off (PTO) they have accrued with their final paycheck.

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The business challenges that make it hard to be an employer

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But if it seems like it’s harder to run an organization now than in the past, your perceptions are correct. Factors that contribute to the complexity employers face: Increasing business regulations at all levels of government, A patchwork of rules for operating in different states and regions New expectations from employees and customers.

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What is a PEO?

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The good news: There’s help out there – it’s called a professional employer organization (PEO). These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.

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COVID-19 vaccinations for employees: Can employers mandate it?

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For the most up-to-date information, please visit the following government websites: Workplace vaccination program – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination distribution process – U.S. Some tips: Incentives might be anything from gift cards to additional paid time off (PTO). Incentivizing vaccines.

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

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Other employees are unable to work because: They’ve been exposed to, show symptoms of, or test positive for COVID-19 and are thus under a quarantine or isolation order from local/state/federal government – or have been advised to quarantine or self-isolate from a health-care provider. Expansion of unemployment benefits.

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6 big soft cost savings associated with HR outsourcing

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Major hard cost savings can be linked directly to utilizing an outsourced HR provider, such as a professional employer organization (PEO). HR compliance If you have offices in more than location , you know how complicated adherence to the patchwork of employment laws can be.

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How to address employee pay in your inclement weather policy

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So, it’s important for you to be aware of any applicable state laws that govern how non-exempt employees are paid in such circumstances. If an employer’s practice is to allow non-exempt employees to use vacation or PTO in the event of a closure, it should be identified in the inclement weather policy to provide clarity for employees.

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