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How to identify and support a depressed employee

Business Management Daily

Depression and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Collaborating with a depressed employee is not only a caring thing to do, it also may be legally necessary. Topics covered include: Can an employer fire someone because of a mental health condition? It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave.”

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Who should not have access to employee medical records?

Business Management Daily

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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Who should not have access to employee medical records?

Business Management Daily

The COVID-19 pandemic brought mandatory vaccinations and medical screenings to many companies, which has caused some controversy regarding the confidentiality of employee medical information. In particular, many want to know who should and who should not have access to their employee medical records.

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31 HR Acronyms Explained

Genesis HR Solutions

For employers and employees, there are myriad HR terms to know and understand. 1099: A form that reports income from self employment earnings, interest and dividends, government payments, and more. IRS ) W-4: A form used by employers to withhold the proper amount of federal income tax from employees’ paychecks. (

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FMLA and mental health – what you need to know as an employer

Business Management Daily

Even if an employee has a family member who suffers from mental health issues, they may be eligible for taking FMLA to help them deal with their issues. After the 12 week period of leave has been taken, the employer is obligated to give the employee the same or equal position at their job. You’re in the right place.

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The 1979 Response and History

Florida Workers' Comp

In economic terms, presuming a zero-sum equation , the conclusion that workers are better off would mean that employers are not better off. What corresponding benefits inured to employers as regards these various burdens? Are they better off than they were 50 years ago (or, 42 years ago after passage of the 1979 law?)

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ADA reasonable accommodation checklist

Business Management Daily

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps people with disabilities receive the same rights and equal opportunity as everyone else. At the heart of the ADA, as it pertains to employment, is a section known as Title I. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Title I of the ADA.