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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): What you need to know

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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) is part of the federal government’s effort to minimize the economic impact felt by American families dealing with the COVID-19 global pandemic. Together with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, also enacted by the U.S.

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31 HR Acronyms Explained

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1099: A form that reports income from self employment earnings, interest and dividends, government payments, and more. IRS ) W-4: A form used by employers to withhold the proper amount of federal income tax from employees’ paychecks. ( Leave a comment below with your suggestions. Which ones did I miss?

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FMLA leave: Who’s eligible and for how long?

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Did you know there are three different types of FMLA leave, when it comes to scheduling and duration? The Family and Medical Leave Act, passed by Congress in 1993, entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons for up to 12 weeks.

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Employment laws to watch in 2018

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The HR world is abuzz with all the implications of implementing New York state’s paid family leave legislation and California’s ban-the-box law, both of which went into effect January 2018. Paid family leave. New York State’s paid family leave legislation is billed as the country’s strongest.

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Navigating employee benefits: A comprehensive guide for growing businesses

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Health insurance Health insurance aims to assist employees with the costs of obtaining medical care. This is one of the most critically important benefits to employees, given the generally high costs associated with medical care.

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Which Type of HR Outsourcing Company is Right for You?

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PEO (professional employer organization) and HRO (human resource outsourcer) companies remove the need for internal human resources, allowing managers more time to conduct business. They can also be an enormous liability for employers grappling to adhere to the myriad of laws and regulations.

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How to HR in a growing company – A guide for every size business

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A defined organizational chart Retirement, medical and other benefits Employee handbook Job descriptions Defined HR processes and procedures Employment application Drug-testing and pre-employment screening process Liability management training courses or resources Paid time off policies. Nice-to-haves. 20 to 49 employees.