April 27, 2020
Yes. Generally, inquiries about an employee’s health or a medical exam (like a temperature check) would not be allowed, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]
April 24, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created new and unique challenges for employers, their workers, and their businesses. ThinkHR has been on the front lines, supporting employers […]
April 23, 2020
Having to close is understandably a very difficult situation for employers and their employees. There are three basic options when it comes to keeping employees or […]
April 22, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support […]
April 21, 2020
No, if you are a private employer and employ more than 500 employees, the FFCRA does not apply to your organization. In the case of private […]
April 15, 2020
Ultimately each company will need to determine how it will fulfill its duty to provide a safe workplace to its employees. It’s very important to pay […]
April 14, 2020
Although some employers will be comfortable sending everyone home with their laptop and saying, go forth and be productive, most will want to be a little […]
April 13, 2020
To take immediate advantage of the paid leave credits under the FFCRA, businesses can retain and access funds that they would otherwise pay to the IRS […]
April 10, 2020
Given the ever-changing dynamics of COVID-19, now is the time for brokers to embrace and support clients and prospects to help them get through this unprecedented […]
April 7, 2020
Question: Do we still have to provide EPSL or EFMLA if we lay off or furlough employees? Answer: No. Employers who are closed — either due […]
April 6, 2020
New FFCRA Guidance in Temporary Rule and FAQsThe DOL has released rules related to administration of leaves under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and answered more […]
April 2, 2020
Remember that you don’t pay unemployment insurance (UI) claims directly. They are paid by the state, and the state gets funds for that from unemployment insurance […]
May 10, 2023
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we at Mineral, alongside our more than 2,500 partners, are dedicated to their success by helping small […]
May 10, 2023
It’s springtime, and businesses are “blooming” with plans to keep their companies healthy and competitive. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), employee training can help them […]
May 17, 2023
About 10 years ago, I was talking with a group of my Mineral teammates about how our HR Advisors should deliver a positive client experience even […]
May 18, 2023
Among a national workforce that is more diverse and dispersed than any time in history, nearly all (94%) of US employees can agree on one thing: […]