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Medical Certification Important for Workers’ Comp Claim Absences

HRWatchdog

We have an employee with an active workerscompensation claim. Workerscompensation claims can create complex employee management issues, but with a complete understanding of what workerscompensation is and is not, employers can navigate these claims with a clear path. Other laws may provide that right.

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Sacramento County’s New COVID-19-Related Ordinance

HRWatchdog

On September 1, 2020, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance called the “ Sacramento County Worker Protection, Health, and Safety Act of 2020 ,” which contains two major components: (1) employer safety practices and protocols, and (2) supplemental paid sick leave. Employer Safety Practices and Protocols.

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Sacramento City Ordinance Requires Supplemental Sick Leave, Health and Safety Protocols

HRWatchdog

As previously reported , the Sacramento City Council recently enacted its Worker Protection, Health, and Safety Act , an emergency ordinance that requires covered employers to provide supplemental paid sick leave for COVID-19-related reasons. Employers must comply with the requirements of the ordinance starting July 15, 2020.

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Hiring your first employee: What you need to know as a small business

Homebase

As a small business owner, hiring your first employee is a major milestone. It means you’re growing and now you’ve got the team to prove it. But if you’ve never brought on a new hire before, the process can feel a bit daunting. Between the legal paperwork and onboarding, hiring a new employee is a pretty big undertaking. Hiring is a big commitment.