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HR as the key to unlocking business success

Insperity

All these activities govern how satisfied employees are and influence the quality of their work output and retention. It’s the structure of your organization, the engine that keeps everything running smoothly every day.

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Employee noncompete agreements: 7 considerations

Insperity

There are many nuances about noncompetes from their legal enforceability to employee perceptions about them that you need to carefully consider. State, not federal, common law governs noncompete agreements, and many states have regulations that limit and affect their use. Legal counsel. Noncompete basics.

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Court-ordered employee wage garnishment: an employer’s guide

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Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which a court order mandates that the employer withhold a portion of a person’s earnings to pay a financial obligation such as: Child support Tax debt Student loans Consumer or medical debt In the case of bankruptcy. What is wage garnishment? How is the employer notified?

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COVID-19 vaccinations for employees: Can employers mandate it?

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In this article, we will: Provide links to federal guidelines on the topic Consider possible pros and cons of requiring vaccines for employees Outline four common approaches Explore exceptions employees may seek to vaccination mandates Identify five potential legal issues related to the topic. Incentivizing vaccines. Recommending vaccines.

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If firms want people to ‘return to office’, they should offer a better experience

Workplace Insight

The report also offers practical guidance for a broad range of stakeholders—employers, investors, architects, designers, and property managers—featuring strategies, best practices, and case studies from organisations such as Legal & General and the Government Property Agency.

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Emotion tracking tech in the workplace puts people’s wellbeing at risk

Workplace Insight

The IFOW emphasises the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to govern the use of AAM technologies in the workplace. Recommendations include: Stronger Legal Protections: Existing laws around employment, privacy, and equality should be extended to cover AAM.

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Why are employee handbooks important? Here’s 7 reasons

Insperity

It should include company-wide policy statements meant to govern the business. Using a handbook to support HR compliance is important because it helps mitigate risks that could potentially lead to costly legal action in the future. At a minimum, they expect clear communication and fair treatment that meets legal requirements.

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