The Human Resources Roundup
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The Strategic Alliance between Labor and Employment Attorneys and HR Consultants
To offer comprehensive solutions and address the evolving challenges faced by businesses, attorneys can significantly enhance their service by strategically collaborating with Human Resources (HR) consultants.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a case challenging New Jersey's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. The decision upholds a lower court ruling that found the mandate does not violate the nurses' constitutional rights.
Avoid employee lawsuits
As an employer, you want to run your business smoothly and efficiently, without having to worry about legal disputes with your employees. However, employee lawsuits are a common and costly risk that can damage your reputation, morale, and bottom line. According to a study by Hiscox, one in five small or medium-sized businesses will face employment claims with an average cost to defend of $125,000.
Preventing intermittent FMLA leave abuse
Intermittent FMLA leave is a type of leave that allows employees to take time off work for certain medical or family reasons on an as-needed basis. While this can be a valuable benefit for employees who need flexibility and support, it can also pose challenges for employers who have to manage staffing, productivity, and compliance issues.
How to check your I-9 forms
We often advise employers on how to comply with the federal law that requires them to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees. This law is known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), and it mandates that employers complete and retain a Form I-9 for each employee they hire.
The problem with non-compete agreements
Non-compete agreements have become increasingly common in many industries as a way to protect companies from competition. Employers often use them as a retention strategy to ensure that their employees do not leave to work for a competitor or start their own competing business. However, the enforceability of these agreements varies widely, and they can often do more harm than good.
One noteworthy trend has taken shape with employee benefits becoming a more prominent selling point in job advertisements. Recent analysis by Indeed.com reveals an impressive rise in mentions of perks, soaring by over 50%, on the employment platform.