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Managing High Employee Emotions Throughout COVID-19
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has intensified emotions around the globe. Whether it’s fear, anxiety, anger, or any other host of feelings, employers know that employees do not check their emotions at the office door. And whether your employees physically work in your office or from a remote location, they still represent your business.…
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Modifying and Extending Shelter-in-Place
As part of Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order modifying and extending shelter-in-place, Illinois businesses must post this notice in common areas to notify employees of their rights. Other highlights of the order include: Continuing to encourage remote work All businesses must evaluate which employees can work from home, and businesses “are encouraged to” facilitate employees to…
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Ask An HR Expert: What is emergency paid sick leave?
Hello! Thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s questions is: What is emergency paid sick leave? Employers with less than 500 employees must provide paid sick time to eligible employees unable to work or work…
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Ask An HR Expert: What is the emergency FMLA expansion?
Hello! Thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s questions is: What is the emergency FMLA expansion and how to do I know if my employees are eligible? Any employer that has less than 500 employees…
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary
On the evening of March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The law will go into effect on April 1, 2020. Employers must be prepared to comply with the law at that time. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act bolsters unemployment insurance; mandated group health plans, health insurers,…
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Employer COVID-19 Questions & Answers
We are aware of the bill that passed through the House providing paid sick time and extending FMLA protections to employees and family members impacted by COVID-19. However, the bill must be passed in the Senate before it becomes a law, and there are indications that revisions will be made before it is finalized. We…
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Information
As an employer, it is imperative to stay informed of the frequently changing COVID-19 Coronavirus. The best resource we have found for COVID-19 Coronavirus information and updates is the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) website. Following is some helpful information including symptoms and signs to watch for, as well as how you can be prepared…
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Do You Know How to Handle Emotional Employees?
How to Handle Emotional Employees Like a Boss Emotional outbursts in the workplace can be uncomfortable. As a manager, do you know how to handle emotional employees? Asking your team to leave their emotions at the door is an unrealistic request. We are human and some level of emotion is necessary and unavoidable. What…
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Ask an HR Expert: Inclement weather days
Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s question is: If I close my office or employees cannot make it into work due to inclement weather, do I have to pay them? This is a great…
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Strategies for Addressing Employee Mental Health
How to Legally and Professionally Respond to Employee Mental Health Illnesses Mental health illnesses, including addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, will affect 1 in 5 adults this year. Also, if you’re an employer, this translates to 20% of your staff personally experiencing a mental health crisis…
Category: Health & Wellness
