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How Can We Support a Grieving Employee?
/in Employee RelationsHR Question: One of our team members has sadly lost a loved one recently. We want to show our love and support, but don’t want to overstep or upset this individual in this tough time. How can we support a grieving employee? HR Answer: Everyone experiences grief at some point in their life, and yet […]
An Employer’s Resource Guide to Coronavirus
/in Health, Safety & SecurityAs reports of coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) begin to inundate news and social media feeds, employers around the globe are struggling to keep up with the recommendations and updates health-related organizations are providing. In response, we’ve created an Employer’s Resource Guide to Coronavirus. Below are vetted and reliable resources to help employers prepare their […]
Do We Have to Provide Employees Time Off to Vote?
/in Communications, Legal ComplianceHR Question: We received a request from an employee for time off to vote. My state doesn’t require voting leave, but this employee works in a different state, and we have employees located across the country. What do I need to do here? HR Answer: If an employee of yours works in a state with […]
How Can I Attract and Retain Employees Despite COVID-19?
/in COVID-19, Employee Relations, Health, Safety & Security, RecruitmentHR Question: While some have traded their typical highway commute for a quick walk down their home hallways, others have returned to on-site facilities on a full-blown scale. Yet, fear of the coronavirus is abundant, and rightfully so. In this new reality, employers are trying to attract new talent, while retaining those who are already […]
How to Adjust Your HR Practices as the Pandemic Continues
/in COVID-19, HR StrategyHR Question: As many roles in our business community ebb and flow with the changes of 2020, the role and function of human resources has undergone massive change. How can I continue to adjust my HR practices as the pandemic continues? HR Answer: As organizations adjust to the changes 2020 has brought us, human resource […]
Can I Store My I-9 Forms Electronically?
/in Legal ComplianceHR Question: I have heard of other employers storing all of their I-9’s electronically, rather than in paper form. Is that acceptable? Is there anything I need to know before moving to store my I-9 Forms electronically? HR Answer: Yes, many employers are moving to the electronic completion and storage of their employees’ I-9 Forms. […]
Back-to-School: Frequently Asked Questions about Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
/in COVID-19, HR StrategySpecial thanks to the HR Pros at the HR Support Center for sharing their expertise in this Special Edition Q&A! Q: If children and their parents can choose between in-person schooling or online schooling, can we deny leave to employees who choose online schooling? A: We don’t know yet. EFMLA can be used when […]