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HR Consulting in Boston

Genesis HR Solutions

HR compliance, also known as labor law compliance, is the act of understanding and adhering to federal, state, county, and city regulations regarding existing labor laws and creating workplace policies and practices to make sure that your company is meeting the compliance standards that have been set at all levels. Payroll processing.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act , an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, notes that women affected by pregnancy or related conditions must be treated in the same manner as other applicants or employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work.

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What You Need to Know about the CT PFMLA

Health Consultants Group

The Connecticut legislature passed the Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Act on June 25, 2019. When the PFMLA is fully implemented, it will pay income replacement benefits to your employees when they take time off work to care for themselves or family members. Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CT FMLA).

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Ramadan 2023: five tips for HR

Bayzat

Many might prefer to skip lunch or leave before five, and frequent breaks during the day are often necessary. Two: easy medical consultation It’s vital to ensure your employees and their health during fasting. Needs will also vary between early and late risers, parents, etc., so cases should be handled individually.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing will administer more rules on family leave , sexual harassment, and much more affecting even small employers.

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A Checklist of HR Policies and Procedures to Have in Place

HR Digest

Get a lawyer or any consultant to give a once- over to the written HR policies format to avoid any legal hassles ahead. 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. Vacation policies.

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Which state laws apply to remote employees

Business Management Daily

Payroll laws. A good small business accountant will be able to help you stay compliant with payroll tax deadlines and requirements for all states in which you employ people. Employment classifications for exempt and non-exempt W-2 employees are covered under federal law with the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ).