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The More You Know: Are Employers Required to Give Holidays Off (With Pay)?

Patriot Software

Overtime pay. Paid sick leave laws by state. Minimum wage law. The list goes on and on. Between federal and state workplace laws, there’s a lot that employers need to keep track of. But, what about holidays? Are employers required to give holidays off to employees?

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First impressions of OSHA’s COVID vaccine mandate

Business Management Daily

OSHA suggests these hours count as work hours, not idle time pay, so you should probably watch your overtime calculations for employees who work overtime during the weeks they get their shots. Employees may use their accrued paid sick leave for this purpose.

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Flu IQ: Know who—and how—to pay during the upcoming flu season

Business Management Daily

FFCRA paid sick leave for the flu? The only paid sick leave required by federal law is limited to employees who are sick for a covid-19-related reason. Under the FFCRA, full-time employees are entitled to 80 hours of paid sick leave. Flu rules for nonexempts.

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California’s Assembly Bill 5 (AB-5) Threatens to Rain on the Gig Economy Parade

HR Digest

The so-called “ABC test” also applies to a variety of claims including claims for unemployment insurance, paid family leave, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation, payment of wages upon termination of employment, and claims for overtime.

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Can We Dock an Employee for Using Company Paid Leave? [Reader Question]

UpstartHR

Can an employee be docked on a yearly/scored performance evaluation for using their paid sick leave benefit for legitimate medical appointments? The Purpose of Employer Paid Leave. If you enjoy this, you might also like How to Legally Avoid Paying Overtime Wages.]. Have your own question?

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Tools for HR to Stay Compliant with Labor Laws for 2021 | BerniePortal

BerniePortal

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage , overtime pay, record-keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local Governments. Use these resources to help make sure you're up-to-date on posters and record-keeping compliance. Federal Minimum Wage.

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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.