Compliance for HR, Hiring Strategy, HR Management

Department of Labor pulls independent contractor rule. – HR Affiliates Blog

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn the previous administration’s rule that allowed businesses to more easily classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. “The department believes that the rule is inconsistent with the [Fair Labor Standards Act’s] FLSA’s text and purpose and would have a confusing and disruptive effect on workers and …

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EXECUTIVE ORDER ON PROTECTING WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY – OSHA AND COVID-19 – HR Affiliates Blog

On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an “Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety,” which requires the Department of Labor (“DOL”), acting through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), to issue new COVID-19 workplace safety guidance for employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act within two weeks of the date of …

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HR Compliance is Becoming Increasingly Harder to Maintain. – HR Affiliates Blog

Compliance is both a main area of concern and focus for employers. Compliance in the world of HR simply outlines the process of defining policies and procedures — but it is by no means simple. Staying up-to-date on federal, state, and local laws and regulations are becoming increasingly difficult as we continue to endure shifts throughout …

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HR Management

Are You Allowing Employees to Vacation Without a Safety Plan in Place Amid COVID-19? – HR Affiliates Blog

COVID-19 has affected the workplace in several complex ways, and will continue to do so as much uncertainty lies ahead. We’ve reached a point where a lot of people have recently decided to take out-of-state vacations. Concerned colleagues are now expressing their hesitation with those vacationing to return to the office. As the employer, it …

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Most Effective Practices for Conducting Workplace Investigations – HR Affiliates Blog

Employers should take immediate action steps when an employee files a complaint. Being both proactive and responsive to internal complaints helps gather information quicker and increases the investigator’s chances of receiving the most accurate, and up-to-date details. Investigations help companies determine internal issues and resolve them before they become an issue across the board. With …

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The Need for Employee Handbooks Are Rising – HR Affiliates Blog

Employee handbooks are a key component of a business’s ability to function properly. Communication is key, and having an employee handbook highlights essential information — from policies and procedures to holiday schedules, to defining everyday team expectations. They establish your company culture. HR Affiliates believes your employee handbook should encapsulate your values and brand voice, …

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Returning to Work? Secure Compliance by Revisiting Your Policies and Procedures – HR Affiliates Blog

As states nationwide prepare to reopen their businesses for operation, it’s essential that business owners review current policies and procedures to instill consistency, structure, and compliance. As a business owner, you should have plans to revisit your policies and consider making the necessary accommodations to encourage a smooth transition. Without policies and procedures, your business …

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COVID-19 Employer Support: Revisit Your Discrimination Policy Before Returning to Work – HR Affiliates Blog

Despite the hesitation surrounding the reopening of businesses during COVID-19, companies are slowly returning to work, and now more than ever, employers should have plans to keep harassment and discrimination laws at the forefront. Adjusting back to the office will present new challenges — many of which will link directly to discrimination in race and age. …

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The New Norm: Adjusting to COVID-19 and the Future of Remote Work – HR Affiliates Blog

Remote work is now widely perceived as a temporary measure to COVID-19, but in the months to come it will become the new norm. Prior to this, most businesses weren’t remote, but as the seriousness of the pandemic escalated, thousands of companies nationwide were forced to switch to remote work. Now, employers are grappling with …

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Unemployment in the U.S. Rises Rapidly Due to COVID-19 — What Does This Mean for Your Business?- HR Affiliates Blog

COVID-19 is now a global pandemic — causing millions of Americans nationwide to file for unemployment. The current climate has caused lawmakers to put new laws and regulations in motion, fast. With the quick pace of laws getting passed, misinformation and confusion are also growing. At HR Affiliates, our mission is to keep you informed …

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