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Safe leave offers victims of domestic violence time off and protections, but few states require it

HR Brew

Victims and their families may need time off from work to relocate away from their abuser, attend court proceedings, or access care. Similar to sick leave rules, employers are prohibited from requiring employees to provide documentation for why they need to use safe leave, unless it extends beyond a certain length.

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Parents with access to paid sick leave spend more time caring for children, new study finds

HR Brew

A working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research in July found that after states passed mandates requiring employers to grant workers paid sick leave, the time US parents spent providing childcare increased by nearly 5%. The time parents spent simply in the presence of their children (i.e.

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A United Airlines policy requiring doctors’ notes for sick leave is under scrutiny

HR Brew

In an email the outlet viewed, United management expressed concerns about an uptick in employees calling out sick on the weekends, and said this increase “has resulted in the need to require flight attendants to provide verification of an incapacitating illness from an accredited physician when making a sick call.”

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Safety Compliance with HRIS: Tracking Workplace Incidents and Regulatory Adherence

EmployeeConnect

However, managing safety compliance can be a complex and time-consuming task, particularly in large organisations with diverse and dynamic work environments. By centralising incident reporting within the HRIS, organizations can ensure that all incidents are documented in a consistent and standardised manner.

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Key Features to Look for in an HRIS Solution

EmployeeConnect

Payroll Integration Payroll is a crucial aspect of HR, and an HRIS with seamless payroll integration ensures accurate and timely salary processing. Onboarding and Offboarding Management A strong HRIS should provide a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, offering automated workflows, document management, and training schedules.

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Automating HR Workflows: The Key to Efficiency and Accuracy

EmployeeConnect

This outdated approach presents several challenges: Time-consuming tasks: HR professionals spend hours manually entering data, processing payroll, and tracking employee requests. Poor employee experience: Slow response times for leave approvals, payroll queries, and onboarding tasks impact employee satisfaction.

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Your 101 Guide To Written Warnings (+Free Templates) 

AIHR

A written warning (also called an employee warning notice) is a formal document an employer issues to an employee to address a specific issue regarding the latter’s performance or behavior. Attendance issues: Frequent and unexcused/unapproved absences, habitual lateness, or leaving work early without the necessary approval.