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HR Laws Every Industry Professional Should Know

HR Lineup

Apart from safeguarding employees against discriminatory practices at work, these laws also cover workplace safety, medical leave, union organization, and so much more. So in this article, we’ll discuss different types of employment laws that human resource departments should know. FLSA (Fair Labor Standard Act) of 1938.

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Navigating HR compliance in a complex regulatory environment

Higginbotham

Failure to comply with human resource regulations can result in costly fines, legal judgments, damage to the company’s reputation or even all three of these effects at once. The primary federal law governing EEO is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. State laws may impose additional requirements.

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10 steps to maintain end-of-year payroll compliance

Business Management Daily

The end of the year is a hectic time for payroll staff and business owners. While the year is winding down, the payroll department is ramping up to prepare for the end of the year and ensure that all reporting deadlines are met. Some payroll tax compliance items are completed quarterly, or more frequently throughout the year.

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A Checklist of HR Policies and Procedures to Have in Place

HR Digest

Before starting any new business, it is imperative to have human resource policies in place. Some business owners adopt the ad-hoc attitude where only the bare-bones policies of remuneration, leaves and such are covered. Such an attitude leaves an organization open to legal disputes. Payroll deductions. Increments.

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HR record keeping requirements — stay in compliance

Business Management Daily

Human resource departments have extensive record-keeping obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ), the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA Act), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and other state and federal laws.

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What you need to include in a small business employee handbook

Business Management Daily

First, they act as an in-depth introduction to your company for new hires. Employee handbooks also act as a reference point for current employees. This is particularly helpful if your small business does not have a full-time onsite human resources representative to answer employee questions. Employee benefits.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. 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.