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Tools for HR to Stay Compliant with Labor Laws for 2021 | BerniePortal

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The Department of Labor (DOL) requires that employers post certain notices in their workplaces in order to ensure employees have access to information about their rights. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. The law defines various aspects of protection against discrimination in both hiring and employment practices.

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Opening an Office in Another State? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions

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For example, once you have 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius, you must let eligible employees take job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Because municipalities are more nimble and can enact laws faster, you’ll find that cities often have their own set of laws for employers.

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Employment law changes to watch in 2021

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The new calendar year always rings in some employment law changes, and 2021 is no different. 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.

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Covid-Related Lawsuits Skyrocket

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Rounding out the top five were Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) leave violations (144), wage and hour disputes (113) and disability discrimination (95). The experts also warn that an additional anticipated area for legal woes lies in employers’ decisions on vaccine recommendations or requirements.

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Employee handbook examples and sample policies

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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. At-will employment statement. The at-will employment statement is often followed by a signature line.

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Working parent discrimination may be the newest legal headache for employers

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Working parent discrimination may be the newest legal headache for employers. Researchers are now also examining the long-term effects on female employment as well. Employers who fire women with childcare responsibilities more often than similarly situated men may violate the Civil Rights Act. The COVID conundrum.

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Protecting your business from COVID lawsuit liability

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In addition to disrupting how and where employees work, COVID has created a minefield of potential employer lawsuit liability. Employees may file COVID-related lawsuits under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), or Workers Compensation (WC).