Managing leaves of absence is nearly impossible without an effective policy in place. Explore our guide to what a leave of absence policy should include and how to write or modify one to accommodate the needs of your workforce. What is a Leave of Absence? A leave of absence is a temporary period in which…
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When an employee wants to take time away from work to travel, spend time with loved ones, or otherwise recharge their batteries, they can typically do so through a benefit known as paid time off (PTO). But when a unique circumstance arises that necessitates time off for different reasons, a team member may need to…
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Updated May 22, 2023 The Department of Labor continues to increase investigator’s ability to pursue FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) complaints. In 2023, lawmakers noted the 30th anniversary of the passing of the FMLA and introduced new actions to support and advance economic security for women. These actions included encouraging federal agency heads to provide…
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Business owners know that it’s difficult to maintain high productivity and engagement levels when employees aren’t present at work. But there are instances in which team members need to take time away from their jobs, whether to recover from a short-term illness or to manage a longer-term need. For this reason, it’s vital to have…
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Updated February 10, 2023 For hourly employees, the need to work overtime may arise from time to time, or it may be a common occurrence. However, employers must be aware of laws and regulations that ensure workers receive fair compensation for the additional hours worked. Two pieces of legislation that may come into play when…
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Updated January 11, 2023 The Problem: Time Theft Time theft is a growing problem, but many small business owners don’t realize how it can impact them. For one WorkforceHub customer, the issue came up at a conference dedicated to serving small business time and attendance needs. This individual manages a company with 15 employees but…
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the extension of the temporary I-9 verification option. The agencies cited ongoing precautions due to the pandemic. The temporary rule was initially announced in March 2020 and has been extended several times since then. The latest extension had been set to…
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Construction Wage and Hour Compliance Let’s venture into the dark side of public building contracts for this chilling case of construction wage and hour compliance. Warning: The following account contains graphic descriptions of Human Resources violations. Reader discretion is advised. The Suspect The suspect is Express Electrical & HVAC, a 250-employee firm. The company does…
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Senior Living HR Compliance Something sinister is up in this case of senior living HR non-compliance. Warning: The following account contains graphic descriptions of Human Resources crimes. Reader discretion is advised. Crime Scene: Pleasant View Senior Living An anonymous source tipped off authorities to a break problem at Pleasant View Senior Living, located in the…
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A Restaurant Compliance Case Warning: The following contains disturbing accounts of restaurant compliance crimes. Reader discretion is advised. Crime Scene: Beau’s Beachside Pizza, Subs and Smoothies Life isn’t a day at the beach when you uncover nefarious restaurant compliance violations. Beau’s Beachside Pizza, Subs and Smoothies has become a local landmark. It opened in 1998…
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