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HR Snapshot: Can we ask an employee about a medical condition they may have?
Question from a client:
We’ve heard from staff that one of our employees suffers from chronic back pain. We’re concerned that this employee’s job duties may be aggravating their condition. Can we ask them about this?
Answer:
No. Unless you have objective evidence […]
HSAs are Employers’ Dream Benefit
Employee retention is in the forefront of employers’ minds. Benefits are just one of the tools utilized in employee retention. Out of the abundant benefits employers can choose from, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are at the top attributed to their […]
Are Labor Posters Required in the Workplace?
State and federal law requires employers to post labor law notices in the workplace. These mandatory postings include the Federal Minimum Wage, OSHA, FMLA, USERRA and various state specific notices.
Failure to post the required, current state and federal employment […]
We are kicking off the #LoveMyHSA campaign with a series of HSA-related articles and information leading up to HSA Day on October 15th.
National HSA Awareness Day unites the public and the […]
How Much Should I Deposit into My HSA Every Month?
How much should you contribute to your health savings account? The short answer is that you should contribute the maximum prorated amount allowed by the IRS, if that’s financially viable for you.
As of 2020, you can contribute a maximum of […]
Here’s Why an HSA Might Make Sense for Your Family
You’d give anything to make sure your family has the medical care that it needs, and these days that typically means forking over a huge portion of your paycheck. In fact, the average family of four with employer-based insurance shelled […]
HR Snapshot: Do we have to pay employees for their time at a required training?
Question from a client:
Our employees are required to attend sexual harassment prevention training. Do we need to pay for their time at training?
Answer:
If an employer requires attendance at a training, then it generally must be paid. While this training […]
HR Snapshot: Can we conduct a background check if we haven’t done one before?
Question from a client:
We don’t typically do background checks, but we’re hiring a driver who will be operating a company vehicle. We want to do a background check for this position, but since we’ve never done one for anyone else, […]
