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Employment Laws: Navigating the Maze of Regulations

HR Digest

As a business owner, you might feel like you’re navigating a treacherous maze when it comes to employment laws. In this article, we’ll be your guide, shedding light on the key employment laws you need to know. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s dive into the fascinating world of employment laws.

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How Remote Working Has Transformed Human Resources  

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However, this new remote working model poses new sets of problems to human resources. But it also raises additional challenges for Human Resources and workforce management. Employers usually try to get their employees the tools and equipment they need to get the job done efficiently. Managing Leaves and Absences .

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How to identify and support a depressed employee

Business Management Daily

Human resources, though, advises him not to play armchair psychiatrist when the two meet. Note: Managers should hesitate to seek assistance from human resources or upper management as necessary. Topics covered include: Can an employer fire someone because of a mental health condition? Brainstorm ideas together.

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FMLA return to work guidelines for employers

Business Management Daily

After an employee takes FMLA leave , they’re entitled to return to their prior position or an equivalent one. Such discrepancies could lead employees to file lawsuits or complaints with the DOL that their rights have been violated, so it’s best to fully understand the process before an employee is set to return from FMLA leave.

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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 nature of the person’s work, her individual employer, and the state in which she lives all influence what ends up happening. Reasonable accommodations may enable employment to continue. Pregnancy disability leave. Accommodation as a first step.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

Business Management Daily

As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Think of an employee’s personnel file as a history of the individual’s employment relationship with the company. Employment contract. Medical leave of absence requests.

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. Recent legislation signed into law by Governor Newsom has only further muddied the waters for employers trying to stay in compliance. The offense now qualifies as grand theft with possible felony charges.