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How to choose a PTO policy for your business

Business Management Daily

As such, your PTO policy will be one of your most important company policies. Having a solid PTO policy will make administering paid time off easier on human resources and simpler to use for employees. Types of PTO. Sick leave. Separate vs combined PTO balances.

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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. It provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Brainstorm ideas together.

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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered

Business Management Daily

Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? Women with pregnancy-related conditions that make performing under existing circumstances difficult often find help by explaining their predicament to their manager or to human resources. Pregnancy disability leave.

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How to define and address excessive absenteeism at work

Business Management Daily

Employees whose personal day and sick day call-outs continually exceed their available PTO may also be an example of excessive absenteeism , assuming that you are providing a reasonable amount of sick leave. This leave can be taken intermittently or as a reduced schedule. Taking occasional sick leave Everyone gets sick.

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Excused vs unexcused absences from work and how to handle them

Business Management Daily

Managing employee absenteeism can be a real headache for managers and human resources staff. For example, sick days, time off to take care of a child who needs to stay home sick from school, or bereavement leave for a sudden death in the family. Caring for a family member with a serious health condition.

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Employee terminations 101: What to say and do when it happens

Insperity

This may vary depending on a specific company and its organizational structure and culture, but generally the following parties should be present when an employee is terminated: The employee’s direct supervisor or manager A third-party witness (for example, the manager’s manager or a human resources [HR] professional).

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Workplace boundaries: Examples to create a healthier work environment

Business Management Daily

Do not equate the act of setting boundaries at work with selfishness. However, times exist when she really needs team members to leave her alone. Avoiding physical contact Emily does not enjoy hugging people outside of her immediate family. Consider notifying human resources if the act was severe or if the behavior persists.