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At Employee Benefits Solutions our team strives to sift through the complicated world of insurance and simplify it for our clients. One way we do this is by providing weekly updates on what is going on in the industry and tips and tricks that might help your company!

Who should have access to employee files?

Whoever does HR in your organization will obviously need access since they’re responsible for updating employee information and making...

I read that FMLA entitles eligible employees to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave. What does “job-protected” mean?

When a leave of absence is “job-protected,” you can’t terminate or demote the employee, or take away any benefit they earned or were...

An employee has requested a four-week medical leave to have major surgery. Do we have to hold his job for him?

Your employee is likely eligible for one or more kinds of job-protected leave. For instance, he may be entitled to time off under the...

Does taking FMLA intermittently affect an employee’s full-time status or eligibility for health benefits?

No. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is clear on this point. You must maintain the employee’s coverage under any group health plan...

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Do we have to get permission to run a background check? You certainly do! The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires you to get...

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If an employee runs out of paid time off, do we have to allow them to take unpaid time off? It depends on why your employee needs the...

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Do we need to tell employees when employment laws change? Possibly. As the employer, you need to stay up to date on legal changes that...

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We have a longtime employee who’s no longer meeting expectations. The owner is afraid to hold them accountable because they’re over 40...

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We’re planning to close the office a few days a week to save money. Do salaried exempt employees still get their full pay during these...

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A remote employee told us they were injured during their workday. what are our responsibilities? When an employee informs you that they...

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What's the difference between a furlough and a layoff? Furloughs and layoffs are ways to reduce labor costs during times of economic...

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Question: What tips do you have for hosting an end-of-year company holiday party? Answer: A holiday party can be a great way to celebrate...

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What should I know about checking employee references? Reference checks help you verify the employment information candidates provide,...

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Question: Do we need to conduct an investigation if one of our employees has accused another employee of harassment at a non-work event?...

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Question: What should be included in an offer letter? Answer: The offer letter should outline the expectations and benefits of the job...

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Question: What is the interactive process? Answer: The interactive process is a term most often associated with the Americans with ...

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Question: How do we know if we’re required to provide FMLA for our employees? Answer: The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides...

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QUESTION: How do we handle pay for an employee out on military leave? ANSWER: Employees on military leave are due the same rights and...