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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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Ask An HR Expert: What if I don’t have 40 hours’ worth of work for my employees?
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 are my options if I’m not able to provide 40 hours’ worth of work to my employees right now? Your options for reducing employee…
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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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How Important Is an Updated Employee Handbook?
Your Updated Employee Handbook Questions Answered – Why, How, and How Often The company handbook plays a vital role in business practices. A handbook also serves as a guide for office protocol and needs to be routinely updated. Operating without an updated employee handbook leaves both the business and its employees vulnerable. Stay tuned for…
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Illinois Employers Prepare for Legalization of Marijuana
Marijuana laws have been changing rapidly over the past few years in the United States. Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker recently signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, making Illinois the latest state to approve recreational marijuana use. Beginning on January 1, 2020, anyone over the age of 21 is allowed to possess, use, purchase,…
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Ask an HR Expert: Legalization of recreational marijuana
Today’s question is: “How will the legalization of recreational marijuana impact employers and what should be done differently with drug testing programs?” Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, M.A., PHR, CLRL with Tandem HR. The question we’re answering today is “How will…
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Successful Exit Strategies for Disgruntled Employees
Terminating an employee is tough and can be emotional for both the employee being terminated and the manager performing the termination. When you suspect an employee may be disgruntled or have a strong reaction to the separation, the stakes are even higher. Managers and employers need to ensure the safety of all employees. The best…