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Ask the Experts: Can I Make a Sick Employee Come in to Work?

Question: An employee says they’re sick, but I’m understaffed for the shift. Can I make them come into work or discipline them if they do not? Answer: We would not...

Ask the Experts: Flu and FMLA

Question: Is the common flu considered a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Answer: Most cases of the common flu do not meet the definition...

The Advantages of Skill-Based Training

Often, when employers hear about on-the-job training, the training pertains either to general knowledge or to policies and procedures that are unique to the company. Skill-based training is somewhat different...

Ask the Experts: What is the Purpose of a Performance Improvement Plan?

Question: What is a performance improvement plan and what is its purpose? Answer: Ideally, a performance improvement plan helps employees meet performance expectations and avoid termination, but it also helps...

Types of Workplace Harassment and How to Stop Them

Insurance brokers — we don’t need to tell you that your clients are vulnerable to countless risks. As their broker, it’s your duty to understand the risks that are most...

Ask the Experts: Implementing Employee Reward and Recognition Programs

Question: We are considering implementing an employee discount and reward program. How should we go about this, and where can I find more information? Answer: An employee discount and reward...

3 Signs of Workplace Violence and How to Mitigate Them

Despite the rising number of horrific incidents related to workplace violence, many employers continue to believe the common myth that “it will never happen here.” However, approximately two million employees...

Ask the Experts: An Uptick in Employee Complaints

Question: We’ve seen an uptick in complaints from employees. Is this cause for concern? Answer: The mere fact that you’re getting more complaints than normal isn’t necessarily something to worry...

Final 2020 Form W-4 Released

The final redesigned 2020 Form W-4 was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on December 5. Two of the biggest changes to the form are: The elimination of allowances,...

5 Compliance Issues Every HR Leader Should Know

While the word “compliance” isn’t specifically in “Human Resources,” anyone with their PHR or SPHR will tell you that it’s a massive part of the job. Compliance issues make up...

An Employee Was Injured at Work – Now What?

Private industry employers reported approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and serious illnesses in 2017. Despite your best efforts and all the workplace safety tips in the world, workplace injuries...

4 Proven Tips to Improve Office Safety

Recent horrific acts of violence have brokers asking themselves, “How can I help my clients protect themselves and their employees?” and “What can I do to make my clients’ workplaces...

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