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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. List of HR Policies and Procedures.

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New employment laws to watch in 2020

Insperity

Updates to the so-called “white-collar exemption” to federal overtime rules have been in the works for a long time. 1, workers must earn at least $684 a week, or $35,568 per year, to be exempt from federal overtime rules. Changes at the state and local level: Paid leave policies. As of Jan. LGBT employment protections.

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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. to 5:00 p.m. Attendance policy.

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Simple steps to create an employee handbook

Business Management Daily

Current employees can also benefit from having a quick reference guide when a question or concern arises about sick days, various types of leave, reporting harassment, or office policies. Often human resources will take charge here. These handbooks provide a wealth of information that all staff can benefit from.

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The Importance for HR Managers to Understand the Law

Hppy

Human resource managers must also be aware of the state’s laws and regulations to efficiently manage the department and legal issues that arise at the workplace. Knowing the laws will help them take steps against discrimination, abuse, avoid liability and handle legal issues in human resource management. .