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

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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. You can allow employees to use PTO during the furlough, but you’ll likely want to consider the pros and cons of this option.

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PEO insider: Payroll

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For some companies, handing off these duties to a company that only focuses on this task is perfect, but a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can do your payroll and so much more …. Rather than slogging through the books and chasing employee’s down for the information you need for your filings; we’ll handle it all.

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Overworked employees: 6 warning signs to watch for

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Beware of comments such as, “I practically live here,” or “I wish I could take a vacation, but I would have to work 40 hours extra just to take one,” or “I can’t remember the last book I read for fun.” Send out regular salary surveys to see how your organization stacks up. Getting to the bottom of burnout.

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Employee sabbaticals: Are they right for your company?

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Professors and doctors are known to take extended time off to get additional training and author books or peer-reviewed articles. First, paid time off (PTO) is typically given to all employees and follows a specific formula, such as two weeks’ vacation after the first year of employment. How often may a sabbatical be taken?

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FMLA leave: Who’s eligible and for how long?

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Keep in mind that FMLA only guarantees that an employer will hold an employee’s job open during these 12 or 26 weeks. Guidance from a reputable professional employer organization (PEO) or HR specialist can prove invaluable in helping you sort this out. During this time, the employee can use PTO.

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When should you hire an HR manager, if at all?

Insperity

Broadly speaking, there are three key options to choose from: hire an HR director and build an in-house team; hire a small handful of HR managers who utilize an array of HR technology tools; or outsource your HR needs to a professional employer organization (PEO). The employer has real-time access to employee data.

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Create a hiring policy: 6 steps to improve your process

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Usually, HR professionals own and implement a company’s hiring policy. Depending upon your company’s approach to managing human capital, these professionals may include your company’s internal HR staff, your professional employer organization (PEO) or another third party in partnership with upper management.

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