by rachael | Oct 17, 2022 | General News, Human Resources
Election Day is almost here, so as an employer, now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws. Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and many of those require at least some of that time off to be paid. The advance notice...
by rachael | Jun 6, 2022 | General News
Vermont Expands Crime Victim Leave Vermont has amended its crime victim leave law, which applies to employers of all sizes. An employee who is an alleged victim of a crime or delinquent act is now entitled to take leave to attend a related criminal proceeding that...
by hanna | Oct 13, 2021 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources
Maine has banned the box, added familial status and status as a domestic violence victim to its list of classes that are protected from employment discrimination, and added caring for a sick grandchild as a reason to take family and medical leave. All changes are...
by hanna | Aug 9, 2021 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources
Employees are spending a lot of time on their phones (scrolling social media, browsing the internet, listening to music or podcast). Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours? Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal...
by hanna | Aug 2, 2021 | Business Tips, Financial Management, General News
Answer from Kyle, PHR: We recommend having five separate files for each employee, as outlined below: I-9 file: Keep all Form I-9s in a separate master file or three-ring binder.Medical file: This file should contain everything related to an employee’s medical history,...
by hanna | May 26, 2021 | Business Tips, General News
Online trainings can be a useful tool for developing talent, but they can also end up being a waste of time and resources, even if the content and presentation are good. The difference between effective and ineffective training often comes down to whether employees...
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