Managing employee attendance is vital to maintaining a productive workplace. Employees calling in sick can disrupt workflow and create additional work for other team members. And if you have certain staff members regularly using sick leave, you might become suspicious—sometimes rightly so. In a 2020 Zippia survey of 2,000 American workers, 52% admitted lying about… Read More »
Do employees pose a risk to your business when they use personal vehicles for work duties? The short answer: Yes! This is why it’s crucial that both employers and employees are sufficiently covered and employers understand their responsibility. When an employee drives their own car, it’s referred to in insurance lingo as a “non-owned vehicle.”… Read More »
Are tattoos in the workplace still taboo? A 2015 Harris Poll reported that almost half of American millennials have tattoos. The survey also found that only 36% of Generation X and 13% of Baby Boomers have ink. With millennials leading the inked pack, body art is quite a hot topic for employers. After all, the… Read More »
Did you know the United States is one of the only developed countries in the world that doesn’t offer a nationwide paid family and medical leave (PFML) or parental leave law? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) federally mandates and provides up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons.… Read More »
Over the last few years, you’ve likely heard of the CROWN Act. The appropriate acronym, CROWN, stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” The law addresses hair grooming policies in workplaces and schools to prevent hair discrimination. Black people have faced discrimination against natural hairstyles and textures for generations. In fact,… Read More »
We’ve already discussed what can constitute workplace harassment and why every employer needs an anti-harassment policy and process for handling complaints. But what is the right way to conduct a harassment investigation? According to Embroker, from 2019 to 2020, there was a 115% increase in defense costs for insurance claims related to harassment. It goes… Read More »
You hope it never happens—the dreaded harassment complaint. But you work with humans, and workplace harassment still occurs today. In fact, the EEO reports that discrimination based on retaliation, disability, race, or sex makes up more than 30% of all charges. Employers are responsible for ensuring safe and healthy workplaces. This includes taking steps to… Read More »
There’s a lot of talk about workplace harassment right now, from bullying to sexual harassment. And rightfully so: It’s a serious problem that can have lasting effects on victims and their careers. But what does an anti-harassment policy do for employers? A good one will not only help prevent harassment but also keep the company… Read More »
Although significant holiday changes don’t occur frequently, employers who offer paid time off (PTO) and follow the federal holidays must stay on top of legal holiday additions. You’ll need to: Update your holiday and PTO policy. Be aware of how holidays affect payroll and processing direct deposits. Keep up with your state’s legal holiday requirements.… Read More »
Growing a family should be a joyful, exciting time. But for many employees, it is also very stressful as they’re forced to figure out parental leave and how taking that leave could affect them financially. We’ve discussed before how unique employee benefits are now critical for companies to attract and retain top talent. Well, parental… Read More »
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