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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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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

These benefits are given to employees over their salaries and wages. The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. It shows that the organization cares about the welfare of its employees and their families.

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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. For many years, the minimum salary exempt employees could earn was $455 a week, or $23,600 per year. 1, workers must earn at least $684 a week, or $35,568 per year, to be exempt from federal overtime rules.

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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. Also consider who to direct staff to with policy questions, leave requests, or workplace safety concerns or accidents.

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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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5 labor law compliance challenges in changing times

Insperity

From paid family leave and hiring to safety and sick leave – and all the many points in between – federal, state and local governments are forever changing what constitutes a company’s responsibility to its workers. Mental health and medical claims. Most businesses still have employee handbooks that prohibit drug use.

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The Importance for HR Managers to Understand the Law

Hppy

The human resource manager must thoroughly go through the law book to deftly manage the department. HR managers must be aware of the Civil Rights Act, Equal Pay Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, etc., There should be medical benefits and compensations, health insurance, etc., Ensure Fair Treatment Of Employees.