The following handbook policies reflect HR best practices and/or regulatory changes. You may wish to update your own handbook policies based on the information below or reach out to your local Payroll Vault for guidance. One of our employees has disclosed to me that they are trans and has asked to be addressed as female. How can we best be supportive of them? The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR function, but those that do—optional extension of sick and family leave and establishment of COBRA subsidies—are outlined here.
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How can we best be supportive and respectful of our employees' preferences?
Federal Law Alert March 17, 2021 - American Rescue Plan Act Signed Into Law
The following handbook policies reflect HR best practices and/or regulatory changes. You may wish to update your own handbook policies based on the information below or reach out to your local Payroll Vault for guidance.
One of our employees has disclosed to me that they are trans and has asked to be addressed as female. How can we best be supportive of them?
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR function, but those that do—optional extension of sick and family leave and establishment of COBRA subsidies—are outlined here.
Retroactive pay, or retro pay, is the money you owe an employee for work performed during a previous pay period. Here’s how to make a retro adjustment.
The basic definition of an undue hardship is an action that creates a significant difficulty or expense. There are no hard and fast rules governing what significant means.
Tips for reenergizing a Zoom-fatigued remote workforce. We’ve compiled a few ideas to continue to get the most out of your remote employees as they combat feelings of Zoom fatigue.
One of my employees has requested 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?
There are two federal laws to consider when managing pay for employees on military leave. READ MORE HERE
This decision affects all employers with 15 or more employees.
Payroll is a crucial function that if handled incorrectly can have harmful repercussions. Outsourcing this piece of operation gives the business access to expertise and technology and reduces risks and costs.
Are we required to restore employees returning to work after a furlough to their original positions?
Can we deny an employee’s use of accrued vacation time?
What you need to know to take immediate advantage of the paid leave credits. READ MORE HERE
Yes, the new I9 Form is available and ready to use. Here are a few details you need to know.
On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. The form is dated 10/21/2019 and should be used immediately.
On average, there are 75 state posting changes a year — and at least half of these require an immediate poster replacement.
Be confident that your information, taxes, and employees' paychecks are handled properly and securely.
