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COVID-19 pandemic: How to prepare your business

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Because public health conditions can change rapidly, it’s critical for employers to know: How to help protect employees and customers How to continue business operations during a pandemic How to rely on official sources to stay informed How to manage and mitigate organizational risks How to navigate potential legal issues that may arise.

Supplies 338
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Want to offer support for caregivers of aging relatives? Read this

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With this massive major demographic shift on the horizon, it’s a smart move for businesses to stay up to date on legal protections offered to caregivers and develop a plan that offers support for caregivers. When making decisions regarding workers with caregiving responsibilities, their rights and your legal obligations should be top of mind.

Legal 253
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Your definitive guide to employee training: Why, when and how

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If economic conditions, industries, marketplaces, technology and the legal landscape don’t remain static, your employees can’t either – lest they and your company fall behind. Is the training flexible in pacing to accommodate varying scheduling demands and employees in distant locations ? Types and purposes of training.

Training 298
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Comp time vs. overtime – What you need to know

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FLSA legal definitions. First, it’s helpful to understand some key terms and their legal definitions: Overtime: This is a premium of 1 ½ times the regular rate of pay for any hours in excess of 40 hours in a work week. Offer flexibility in work schedules. Understanding state law.

Legal 190
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Pay compression: What it is and how to fight it

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When low-level employees receive a legally mandated pay increase that action can throw off the pay scale for an entire company. Some years these market drivers may not be as strong as others, so it’s good to view your compensation structure and policy as a flexible document that can be amended as needed. Consult legal counsel.

Salary 183
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Mental health at work: The laws and best practices

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What are the legal responsibilities for accommodating someone with mental health-related issues? Something as simple as restructuring the work day, moving start times, chunking up breaks or providing flexible work arrangements could be all that is needed. How should you handle a request for time off due to mental illness?

Legal 226
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5 steps to more financially stable employees

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This alone can help ease some of your employees’ money concerns because they will have the opportunity to get things like medical insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans and more. Promote the money-saving value of a flexible spending account. Or, maybe employees want to create a will and need legal advice.

Insurance 185