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Another Judge Makes the News

Florida Workers' Comp

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. Despite being very comprehensive, it does not include the Commission's final decision of April 22, 2022. with few exceptions."

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Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears

Florida Workers' Comp

The program concludes Thursday just before lunchtime with a panel dedicated to the Report of the (1972) National Commission on State Workmen's Compensation Laws. As I write this, I wonder whether it is this document or the Commission to which I address my Shakespearean references. Perhaps I "come to bury" the report, not to praise it.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

Business Management Daily

Employers covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) are required to make, keep and preserve certain records pertaining to their obligations under the law. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), every covered employer must keep certain records for each non-exempt worker (see site for specifics).

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How to improve employee morale and job satisfaction

Business Management Daily

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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Common ethical issues in the workplace

Business Management Daily

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.

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6 Policies You Need to Start a Strong Employee Handbook

Insperity

With more ways than ever to communicate – written letters, text messages, emails, instant messages, social media sites, etc. Laws prohibiting discrimination are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It also summarizes the rules and policies that most affect your business’s culture. Communications Policy. Race/color.

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Employee handbook examples and sample policies

Business Management Daily

After the table of contents, you can move on to a thorough list of employment policies including leave policies, company property usage guidelines, your company culture code or mission statement, and non-discrimination policies. Please exercise care when recording your hours and leave time taken. Social media policy.