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What Is a Non-Compete Agreement? + Free Template

By Patrick Proctor on August 5, 2020 | HR Laws, Human Resources, Templates

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A Non-compete Agreement (NCA) is used to safeguard a business’s competitive interests. This agreement, or contract, is used by a business when it has a unique or well-performing product, service, or sales platform with clientele that could be depreciated with departing employees. Non-compete Agreements are used to keep current employees or other associates, like clients…

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Employee Drug Testing: Compliance, Providers & Cost

By Patrick Proctor on July 22, 2020 | How To, HR Laws, Human Resources

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Setting up employee drug screening requires awareness of compliance related rules to conduct fairly and legally. Finding certified drug screening providers (required in some states), creating a drug testing policy and budgeting for drug screening costs are essential to building a strong screening program. While more than half of all businesses drug screen employees, only…

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State & Local Mandatory Paid Sick Time Laws For 2020

By Patrick Proctor on April 29, 2020 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

State Mandatory Sick Time Laws Chart & Free Sick Time Policy

There are several state, city, and county paid leave ordinances that require employers to offer paid benefits for employees who are sick. Within several states, there are potential changes toward paid sick leave that employers should monitor regularly as state and local policies can change from time to time. We provide a summary of laws…

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Oregon Sick Leave Law: The Ultimate Guide

By Patrick Proctor on April 20, 2020 | HR Laws, Human Resources, Ultimate Guide

Several years ago, Oregon’s sick leave law, prompted by Senate Bill 454, mandates five days of paid sick leave for full-time employees in businesses that employ 10 or more workers. More recent guidelines relating to COVID-19 have added to these requirements. This guide also addresses Portland’s local leave laws, which require that employers with six…

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California Paid Sick Leave Law

By Patrick Proctor on April 14, 2020 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

Without a doubt, COVID-19 has impacted every state and how most employers respond to and support employees’ needs in relation to virus-induced illness. The State of California’s Department of Industrial Relations keeps its website updated on all the latest changes to laws that impact employers and employees alike relating to COVID-19. The state resource offers…

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Exempt vs Non-exempt: Legal Definition, Employer Rules & Exceptions

By Laura Handrick on January 6, 2020 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

Exempt vs non-exempt are worker classifications that determine whether you must pay an employee overtime pay. An employer should determine this―based on the job duties―before posting a job and hiring. Misclassification is costly, so we’ll help you understand the three tests to discern the difference between exempt vs non-exempt employees. Federal law requires that you…

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8 Types of Workplace Harassment

By Laura Handrick on September 30, 2019 | How To, HR Laws, Human Resources

Workplace harassment denotes unwanted interpersonal conduct in the workplace. It takes many forms, from bullying to unwanted sexual advances. Workplace harassment violates the intent of antidiscrimination laws meant to protect workers regardless of age, gender, disability, and more. Identifying and avoiding harassment on the job is crucial to creating a healthy and productive work environment….

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California Vacation Law: How PTO Works in the Golden State

By Laura Handrick on September 6, 2019 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

California vacation laws don’t require employers to provide paid vacation time; no U.S. state does. However, sick leave, as paid time off (PTO), is required per California PTO laws. If you choose to offer paid vacations, you must document and communicate your policy, track time earned and taken, and pay unused benefits upon termination. Outsourcing…

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Earnings Withholding Orders for Employers

By Charlette Beasley on August 23, 2019 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

An earnings withholding order is a court-issued document requiring employers to withhold and remit money from an employee’s paycheck to pay a creditor for an unpaid debt. Some examples of this debt are past due student loans and delinquent tax bills. To avoid liability, employers should immediately and only withhold what’s required in the order….

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Hawaii Labor Laws: What Small Businesses Need to Know

By Laura Handrick on August 7, 2019 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

Businesses operating in Hawaii must comply with federal labor laws in addition to myriad Hawaii state labor laws. These laws affect employers differently based on business size. Hawaii’s labor laws support Hawaiian workers with fair pay and other workforce benefits like unemployment, health insurance, disability benefits, and a safe and healthy workplace. Outsourcing payroll and…

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What Is ADA Compliance & Who It Applies To

By Laura Handrick on July 22, 2019 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents workplace discrimination and helps enable proper access to business facilities for disabled patrons. Workplace ADA compliance falls primarily under Title I of the ADA, workplace, and employment―ensuring your hiring, employment, and disciplinary practices are fair. ADA enforcement begins once your business reaches 15 employees or more. How ADA…

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Federal Labor Laws & State Employment Laws

By Laura Handrick on July 17, 2019 | HR Laws, Human Resources, What is

Federal labor laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and related state laws affect all businesses with employees. They govern workforce practices like overtime, minimum wage, on-call pay, employee breaks, and sick leave as well as hiring minors and preventing discrimination. Employer compliance with labor laws can help you avoid thousands of dollars in…

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