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HR Snapshot: Voting Leave Compliance
Many employers are unaware of state voting leave laws, which we anticipate will be heavily relied upon this year given the challenges presented by the pandemic. Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, […]
HR Snapshot: What if an employee refuses to sign the handbook?
Question from a client:
One of our employees refuses to sign the handbook. What should we do?
Answer:
First things first, talk to them about why they don’t want to sign the handbook. There may be an easily resolved misunderstanding about what […]
HR Snapshot: Leave Requests under FFCRA
Question from a client:
For leave requests under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed?
Answer:
No. However, you can and […]
HR Snapshot: Investigating Safety Violations
Question from a client:
We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks when required. Do we need to investigate safety violations even if no one has made an official complaint?
Answer:
Yes, I recommend you investigate the matter […]
What Makes a ICHRA Plan Successful
The ICHRA benefit option is peaking the interest of business owners and benefit professionals alike, and will continue to gain popularity as employers are looking for other options outside of traditional group insurance plan models.
ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) […]
HR Snapshot: Can we withhold an employee’s paycheck until they return company property?
Question from a client:
Can we withhold an employee’s paycheck until he returns company property? He had volunteered to store some extra supplies at his home, but is now not returning our calls.
Answer:
No. Withholding or delaying an employee’s paycheck would […]
Challenging times require unique benefit solutions: ICHRA
Employers across the nation have faced several challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing new ways to run their business. But these challenges have also created a unique opportunity for employers to get creative with their employee […]
How You Can Support the Mental Health of Your Employees During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. People have experienced financial hardship, additional challenges with childcare and school cancellations, job loss, reduced hours, sickness, and grief. The future is uncertain, and the present is extra stressful. […]
Return to Work Checklist
Nearly two months after the first stay-at-home orders were issued to the nation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many states are beginning to relax restrictions allowing certain businesses to open up and resulting in thousands of employees returning to the […]
