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

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage , overtime pay, record-keeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local Governments. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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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). Unpaid leave of absences (for things like voting and donating blood). Paid sick leave. Overtime calculation.

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Employment law changes to watch in 2021

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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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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). Similarly, leave requests related to Corona need to be uniformly allowed for all staff, not just those that interact with clients or have a customer-facing role.

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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. Attendance policy. Dress code.

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Working parent discrimination may be the newest legal headache for employers

Business Management Daily

Employers who fire women with childcare responsibilities more often than similarly situated men may violate the Civil Rights Act. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Sick children definitely qualify. The COVID conundrum.

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Protecting your business from COVID lawsuit liability

Business Management Daily

Employees may file COVID-related lawsuits under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ), or Workers Compensation (WC). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued COVID-related employer guidance throughout 2020. None of these actions violates the ADA.