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Regulations & Compliance
COVID-19 Vaccines and OSHA
As the COVID-19 surge flattens in many areas and business are evaluating return to offices, what should business owners consider related to employee vaccination? Should employers require vaccination? What risks are involved in that approach and what alternatives exist?
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Leadership & Management
Protecting Your Teams From Burnout
Burnout is a commonly discussed issue these days—particularly while many workforces are still working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Being isolated, stressed and overworked puts employees in a difficult position and can lead to increased burnout. Oftentimes, it’s a leader’s responsibility to help employees cope with burnout and its contributing factors.
Blogs
Regulations & Compliance
Top 10 Workplace Discrimination Claims
In the 2020 fiscal year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) resolved more than 70,804 charges of workplace discrimination. Discrimination lawsuits can be very time-consuming and expensive for employers, and can result in a loss of employee morale or reputation within the community.
Blogs
Hiring & Onboarding, Regulations & Compliance
Interviews: What’s Illegal to Ask?
Federal and state laws generally require employers to limit their interview questions to those that are essential for determining if a person is qualified for the job.
Blogs
Training & Performance
Designing an Internship Program
If you hear the word “intern” and think of a young person who can fetch the coffee and make copies, you’re not alone.
Blogs
Leadership & Management, Strategy & Planning
Developing Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Plans
Unfortunately reports of workplace violence have become all too common. According to a recent Society for Human Resources Management study, almost one quarter of American workers have reported that their workplace has experienced at least one instance of workplace violence.
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Benefits & Compensation, Payroll
Eight Types of Fringe Benefits
The idea of giving employees work-related benefits and discounts is very common throughout the United States. If specific requirements are met, employers may offer Code Sec. 132 “fringe benefits,” such as using the company’s tickets to sporting events or using a company vehicle on a tax-free basis.
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Leadership & Management, Regulations & Compliance
Designing an Employee Handbook
An employee handbook is an easy way to transmit important information to employees in a comprehensive manner. Employee handbooks provide company information for new employees, serve as a reference for seasoned employees, ensure that all individuals are consistently treated with regard to company policies and procedures, and can protect the company from potential lawsuits.
