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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!
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Do you have any tips for managing remote employees?
Managing remote employees can pose certain challenges, but most can be overcome by making sure you’re focusing on the right things. Here...
An employee recently resigned and hasn’t yet returned some company equipment. Can we hold on to their final paycheck until they return everything?
No, you can’t hold or delay an employee’s final paycheck while waiting for company equipment to be returned. Federal law requires that...
An employee requested to work remotely as an accommodation so they can be home with a child who is disabled. Do we have to provide this accommodation under the ADA?
No, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doesn’t require that employers provide accommodations to employees because they have a...
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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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’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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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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