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Protecting your business from COVID lawsuit liability

Business Management Daily

Employees may file COVID-related lawsuits under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), or Workers Compensation (WC). For example, any medical information gleaned from the employee must be kept confidential. It expanded the reasons employees could take leave.

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How Employee Perks Can Help Companies in the US

Vantage Circle

When chosen and implemented thoughtfully, employee perks act as a talent magnet. Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans The healthcare benefits in the United States are undeniably one of employees' most critical and sought-after perks. And what are HR’s going to gain from it?

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Exempt vs. non-exempt employees: Navigating worker classification

Higginbotham

Understanding the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees is crucial in navigating the complexities of labor laws and complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Computer Employee Exemption The employee works in the computer field as a computer systems analyst, programmer, software engineer or similar role.

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Flexible work arrangements: Balancing employee preferences with organizational needs

Higginbotham

In the 1970s, a NASA engineer, who happened to be working remotely from home, coined the term “telecommuting”. An employee who needs afternoons free can simply start and leave work earlier. Organizations may agree to paid or unpaid leave of absence for a family emergency, medical treatment, higher education or extended travel.

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What New Leave, Stimulus Legislation Mean for HR and Employee Communications

Flimp Communications

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the second piece of legislation, makes provision for paid sick or family leave for reasons related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Its focus is narrow , and the money affects only a few sectors of the medical and insurance business.

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How Does an Employee Benefits Survey Help a Company Grow?

Vantage Circle

In simple terms, employee benefits survey acts as a pulse survey, gauging satisfaction and needs swiftly. This survey acts as a compass, guiding us toward tailoring benefits that resonate with individual aspirations, elevating job satisfaction, and fostering a culture of support. Let’s take a quick glimpse at them.

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Are Remote Workers Eligible for FMLA?

AssuredPartners

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