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How to prepare the workplace for a coronavirus pandemic

Business Management Daily

Prudence says employers should start planning now in case the virus starts spreading in the U.S. Be prepared to implement remote or other work arrangements to reduce personal contact. Employers can cut the risk of workplace infection by providing air ventilation and purifying systems. Consider limiting work travel.

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Emerging Trends in Employment Laws for 2022

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to unfold in 2022 it’s expected that employment laws will evolve according to the situation. Many employers will be facing legal questions as they adapt their policies to meet the requirements of the “new normal”. Laws for Paid Leave. Federal Contractors Employment Laws.

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Snow days and the FLSA

Business Management Daily

Collaterally, once you have paid them, you can discipline them for not seeking said permission to work from home. Nonexempts who are working from home must keep track of their working and nonworking times, such as meal and rest breaks. They can use accrued paid leave if they have any.

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Flu IQ: Know who—and how—to pay during the upcoming flu season

Business Management Daily

The FFCRA’s paid sick leave provisions (and the tax credits used to reimburse employers for providing it) apply through the end of the year. Nonexempt employees who can’t work because they have regular, seasonal influenza don’t qualify for paid leave under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Flu rules for exempts.

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Your October payroll questions answered

Business Management Daily

Must we factor internet allowances into non- exempt employees ‘ overtime calculations? Under final regulations issued in December 2019 , reimbursements to non-exempts for their substantiated business expenses can be excluded from their regular rate calculation when you’re figuring their overtime rate. It depends.

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Essential steps to creating an emergency plan for your business

Business Management Daily

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, employers must have an emergency plan to quickly adapt to changes. Without proper risk management, employers can be caught off-guard – with catastrophic consequences. A key resource for employers is Ready.gov , a government website focused on emergency preparedness and planning.

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Trends in HRM That Contribute To the Value of Employee Engagement

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It means that those tasks that employees can do from home, let them. Working from home also saves company resources and expenses since it cuts down unnecessary costs. Employees can also take care of their health better when they are at home trying to meet company deadlines. Workplace Wellness.