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Employment Laws: Navigating the Maze of Regulations

HR Digest

From the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), we’ll break down the essential regulations that can impact your business. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): A Balancing Act The FMLA is like that aunt who always shows up uninvited to family gatherings.

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Clarifying pay issues around COVID infections & vaccinations

Business Management Daily

But issues regarding the circumstances under which you must pay employees and whether you must extend FMLA leave continue to linger. Shots or not, the principal laws controlling pay issues are the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Portal-to-Portal Act, which is an amendment to the FLSA. Leave issues.

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations. It also clarifies the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations for paying overtime. Overtime Use this section to clarify your company’s position on overtime pay for employees who qualify.

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Waiving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. Overtime costs. Absenteeism. Illness-related presenteeism. Cost of temporary workers.

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Exempt vs. non-exempt employees: Navigating worker classification

Higginbotham

Understanding the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees is crucial in navigating the complexities of labor laws and complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These workers are usually paid hourly and are eligible for overtime pay and minimum wage protections due to the nature and hours of their work.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

As a manager, do you believe that or pay lip service? The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. It shows that the organization cares about the welfare of its employees and their families.

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6 ways managers can be held personally liable in lawsuits

Business Management Daily

Other times, the manager can be held personally liable for their actions. Whether they have merit or not, they are expensive, time-consuming, and damaging to the manager’s reputation and the company as a whole. However, some laws allow for personal liability, including the: Family and Medical Leave Act.