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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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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

Insperity

Organizations lending a hand will earn a reputation for valuing family, as well as their bottom line – a plus when it comes to employee recruitment and retention. FMLA: The Family Leave and Medical Act requires companies with 50 or more employees to give workers 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a family member.

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9 crucial COVID additions to make to your handbooks

Business Management Daily

Communications processes and IT policies should be updated to reflect the changes of 2020. COVID-19 testing policies weren’t on the radar for HR teams at the start of 2020 – and likely left out of employee handbooks altogether. The pandemic response is likely, unlike any other sick leave that has been needed in the past.

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Massachusetts wage and hour laws you need to know

Genesis HR Solutions

Massachusetts Wage And Hour Laws: 2020 & Beyond. January 1, 2020. They must also be free to leave the workplace. Massachusetts workers have a right to receive their wages, including tips, earned vacation pay, promised holiday pay, and earned commissions that are definitely determined, due and payable. Parental Leave.

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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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Employment law changes to watch in 2021

Insperity

This year, many states have enacted changes in employee leave policies; ended or extended some temporary exemptions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic; and taken steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Coronavirus-related leave laws. Other state family and medical leave law changes.

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4 COVID-related EEOC complaints – and how to prevent them

Insperity

Otherwise, you make your business vulnerable to COVID-related Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints. Congress in March 2020 to protect individuals who are: Personally infected with COVID-19 Caring for a family member infected with COVID-19 Caring for a child whose school or place of daycare is closed.