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Medical Certification Important for Workers’ Comp Claim Absences

HRWatchdog

We have an employee with an active workerscompensation claim. We agreed with the employee that he would work a normal 40-hour-per-week schedule with exceptions for doctor’s appointments or therapy related to his injury. Instead, the employee’s absences have increased over time without medical certification.

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Terminating Employee on Workers’ Comp Involves Delicate Decisions

HRWatchdog

We are a smaller employer with only 16 employees, and we have an employee who has been on workerscompensation for more than eight months. This code section goes on to set forth penalties and increased compensation if an employer is found in violation of this policy. Can we terminate his employment?

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Applicants’ Workers’ Comp Claim History Can’t Be Used for Screening

HRWatchdog

In an effort to keep our workerscompensation costs lower, can we ask if applicants for employment have an active workerscompensation claim or if they have ever filed for workerscompensation benefits? No Discrimination. We work in an industry that is at a higher risk for workplace injury.

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6 essential HR tools for small business owners

Homebase

When you hear the phrase, “HR for small business” do you suddenly break out in hives, a cold sweat, or maybe just… leave the room entirely? As a small business owner, the thought of dealing with anything HR-related can feel overwhelming. What is HR? HR makes managing your employees easier and more efficient.

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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. Covered Employers/Employees.

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Pros and Cons of Labor Unions

MapHR

Pro-union workers believe unions are one of the basic building blocks of a strong working class. Opponents say unions are too restrictive and hurt working class employees. According to the BLS, the number of wage and salary workers belonging to unions was 14.8 That’s up by 262,000 from 2016. million union workers.

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EEOC Examines Strategies to Reduce Retaliation in the Workplace

HRWatchdog

“Such efforts benefit workers and employers and make good business sense.” ” Retaliation not only directly impacts the affected employees but also influences the overall workplace culture and the business’ bottom line. Retaliation against immigrant worker populations. EEOC Trial Attorney Anica C. Not a member?