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Maternity Leave Laws by State
Offering new parents leave has been shown to improve employee engagement and retention and helps companies avoid a gender misbalance in the workplace. However, access to leave varies by industry and most workers still don’t have access to paid maternity leave. Whether a new parent is guaranteed time off varies state by state, depending on a company’s size and location. Companies with 50 or more employees must offer FMLA leave, though there are more extensive plans required in many states, some of which also cover smaller companies. What is Maternity Leave? Employees are eligible for maternity leave before and after the birth of a child. Depending on the state it may also be taken after a child is adopted or fostered. Often maternity...
How Manufacturers Can Both Reduce Labor Costs and Add Value for Employees
Your workforce is one of your largest expenses. It’s also your greatest risk. To be competitive, manufacturers need to be agile, responsive, and understand how to maximize their talent. Cutting-edge manufacturers are adding value to their employees by providing a workplace where they can grow and develop. They’re also wisely allocating labor costs to the projects and shifts that will maximize efficiency.Labor costs are the largest item on your balance sheet, so an effective cost-reduction plan should balance resources and cost control. While a reduction in force is typically the go-to action when discussing cost-cutting, it’s often not the best way. Replacing employees can be very costly, and lost institutional knowledge can take years...
Testing Employees for COVID-19
As businesses re-open, preventing an outbreak in the workplace is everybody’s top priority. Employers will want to do everything possible to ensure everyone’s safety and one positive step is to mandate workplace testing for COVID-19. But how will this work in practice? Is It Legal to Test Employees? The good news is, making testing mandatory is legal. In normal times, employers are restricted in how they interact regarding an employee’s health but as the pandemic poses a “direct threat” to workplace safety, different rules apply. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have issued guidance clarifying that it is acceptable to require a negative test as a condition of entering the workplace, provided testing is carried out in a proper...
How to Calculate Overtime Pay for Tipped Employees
Calculating overtime pay can be a challenge at the best of times, and when you’re dealing with tipped employees it can turn into a real headache. The problem is, many employers assume that overtime is calculated the same for their tipped employees as everyone else. That’s not the case, but it’s important that businesses get it right—or they’ll have dissatisfied employees and the Department of Labor on their backs. The good news is, Paycor Payroll automatically calculates overtime pay so our clients can stay compliant without worry. However, it’s still good practice for all employers to understand how calculating tipped employees overtime pay works. Let’s go step-by-step. Who Is Considered a Tipped Employee? A tipped employee is anyone...
Understanding the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBT Workplace Discrimination
Understanding the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBT Workplace Discrimination A recent Supreme Court judgement is being celebrated as a landmark moment in the fight for workplace protections for LGBT workers. This has confirmed in federal law what was already established in many states: that all employers should avoid LGBT discrimination in the workplace. Let’s break down the next steps for employers. What The Ruling Means for Businesses The ruling means that is officially illegal for employers to fire, refuse to hire or discriminate regarding pay and conditions of employment based on an employee’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Those who breach the law could face costly penalties, though it’s important to note that the relevant...
How to Improve Employee Engagement Surveys
Employee engagement is essential for so much of what businesses need to succeed—retention, productivity and, ultimately, the bottom line. How best to track it, though, isn’t always clear. What we do know is that current methods just aren’t working: only 16% of HR leaders are happy with how they currently measure employee engagement. This isn’t a surprise, when 74% of companies still carry out an annual employee engagement survey. Collecting all this data in one go means that by the time responses have been collected, analyzed and it’s time to take action, the findings are already out of date. In a volatile economy and with increased remote working the new normal, employee engagement is dropping faster than ever. To mount an effective...
How Health Care Providers Can Manage Through the Skilled Nursing Shortage
Nursing is the biggest health care occupation in the United States, with about 4 million RNs in practice here. While it seems like a large number, 4 million isn’t nearly enough. Even before the pandemic, health care providers were struggling with a shortage of skilled nurses. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has only made the situation more dire.Between Baby Boomers aging, an increase in chronic illnesses, nurses being burnt out and completely leaving the profession, and many nurses ready to retire, the demand for skilled nurses has quickly outpaced the supply. Now add in the fact that, because of the pandemic, many nurses are leaving the profession altogether.The labor market for nursing professionals continues to strengthen with 59%...
The Ins and Outs of Small Business Start-Up Costs
The thought of owning their very own successful small business is an exciting dream for a lot of people. The appeal of not answering to anyone, aside from customers, can be a real driving force for someone who wants to step away from a 9-5 job. Before stepping away from a stable income, however, potential small business owners need to take a step back and think about the actual costs to get started. We’ve compiled this handy list of financial considerations to think about prior to taking the big leap into ownership.Before you can even start, you need to know these three things: What is the product or service you want to sell? Who will be your ideal customers or clients? How do you plan to get the word out about your business? Your...
Importance of Employee Financial Wellness Programs for Small Businesses
The majority of people seem to be relatively well-informed about personal wellness: physical activity, eating right, drinking the recommended amount of water every day. But many people are unfamiliar with the term “financial wellness.”Financial wellness refers to someone’s overall economic health as well as their lack of worry associated with money. Poor financial health is a known cause of personal and professional stress. Issues with finances can be a distraction at work. In addition to the monetary burden, the side effects of poor financial health often include: Absenteeism and presenteeism Depression Anxiety Stress-related illness Reduced productivity Marital conflict As life goes on it gets more complex, especially regarding...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Prevention Checklist
Creating a working environment that is welcoming for all employees, no matter their gender, is the responsibility of every employer. For HR teams, this means proactively working to create an inclusive culture but also creating a robust reporting process for when sexual harassment at work does occur. To help employers, Paycor are offering a checklist of actions to take in order to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Download Sexual Harassment Prevention Checklist Preventing Sexual Harassment at Work Your people can never reach their full potential if they are worried about suffering from workplace sexual harassment, are subject to quid pro quo agreements or are victims of sexual assault. It’s also a compliance issue: gender...
COVID Visitor Policy Template
Keeping your workplace safe during Coronavirus isn’t just about protecting your employees—businesses also need to consider their policy regarding management of visitors. Safety is the top priority, so you’ll want to be clear about both who can enter the workplace and what precautions visitors must take. Download COVID Visitor Policy Template Creating a COVID Workplace Visitor Policy If you can have a remote-first workforce, great. But the reality for many industries is that for business to operate, employees need to be physically present in the workplace. To keep them safe, you should be promoting social distancing at work and staff should not be present if they are suffering from symptoms, have tested positive or have recently been in...
Short-Term Disability Benefit Laws by State
What Is Short Term Disability Benefit? When unable to work due to an unexpected illness or injury, employees rely on insurance to cover at least part of their usual salaries. If this injury or illness is job-related, they can claim Workers’ Compensation. However, non-job-related absences require Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance or Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) plans. Many companies offer short term disability insurance as part of their benefits packages, but several states (and Puerto Rico) have legislation making it mandatory. Though these laws vary as to how the insurance is funded and which employees are covered, in all cases it is only possible to receive the benefit after a 7-day waiting or eligibility period during...
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