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How Can HR Impact the Bottom Line?

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Ways to show your company how HR can make an impact and add value to the bottom line with communication, planning, and metrics.
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English-Only Policies in the Workplace

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When working with a diverse group of employees, in what instances is it legal for employers to require their employees to speak English-only?
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Unemployment For Seasonal Workers

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Are seasonal employees eligible for unemployment if they meet the minimum requirements of length of service and wages?
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H-1B Versus At-Will Employment

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Does hiring an individual who needs sponsorship to work in the U.S. nullify "employment at will" agreement?
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Return To Work / Fit for Duty

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Employers are able to require a Fitness for Duty certification or request a 2nd opinion on return to work before an employee returns to work. 
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Impact Of Miscarriage On Leave

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Consider your maternity leave policy and possibly FMLA in the event of an employee's miscarriage and need to be out of the office.
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Handling Employee Pay when Bad Weather Hits

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How do I handle paying employees when our facilities are closed, or employees just don’t make it in because of the weather?
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