An HR Manager’s Guide to Navigate Employment & Labor Law
Governing work hours, benefits, compensation, time off, and other areas of employment laws at federal, state, and local levels demand in-depth knowledge of changes that affect these laws. When small differences emerging out of laws that change from year to year are neglected, that is when massive HR policy blunders take form. This, in turn, […]
3 Ways to Reduce Your Risk & Liability in HR
Simply put, the performance and skill of individuals can make or break a company’s success. This only means one thing – your HR department is one of the most risk-prone areas of your business. Employment laws witness constant changes and the pandemic has brought in brand new challenges for HR managers. As a result, managing […]
6 Ways HR Teams Can Better Manage Remote Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way we work and how HR teams manage workers. Ongoing lockdowns, school closures, and the risk of contracting the disease forced many businesses to close their office doors, requiring employees to handle their work duties from home. Though the CDC ended the COVID-19 public health emergency in May 2023, some […]
9 Common Misconceptions About FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act is an essential piece of legislation that all HR teams must be aware of and, more importantly, compliant. Research shows, the FMLA covers about 56% of the U.S. workforce. Despite the high number of eligible employees, several HR teams are still poorly informed about some critical aspects of the […]
How to Conduct an HR Compliance Audit
Compliance audits are an important exercise in most organizations. A non-compliance event can cost organizations up to $4 million in revenue. HR Compliance audits are not bullet-proof solutions to ensuring compliance for HR teams. However, they reduce the risk of a business falling into the wrong side of the law and paying hefty fines. To […]
Legitimate Ways to Establish FMLA Eligibility: 5 Solutions for When an Employee Doesn’t Qualify
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is an important federal law that can become complicated to navigate, as it contains many provisions that must be followed to ensure compliance. Having a solid way to establish FMLA eligibility for employees is important for HR teams to remain compliant. Employers who fall under the coverage of […]
How to Avoid These 7 Costly HR Compliance Mistakes
The human resources department can be one of the most expensive departments within an organization. Not because of workplace technology or recruitment costs, but because of mistakes and compliance issues. According to data, mistakes made by the HR team can cost a business upwards of $200,000 in a court judgment. Avoiding these mistakes is becoming […]
Discover 6 Ways to Handle Employee Investigations
Human resources must investigate employee complaints in the workplace. Complaints can arise for many reasons, including workplace bullying, gossip, intimidation, stealing, and other concerns. An employee may make a complaint if they lose out on a promotion they felt should have gone to them or if another colleague is harassing them. Setting up a detailed […]
Workplace Harassment: 5 Proven Strategies to Protect Your Employees
Unfortunately, workplace harassment is fairly prevalent throughout many organizations across the U.S. In 2020 alone, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigated over 67,000 charges of workplace discrimination and harassment. Most complaints are related to retaliation, closely followed by disability, race, sex, and age. While you can’t control how your employees act in the workplace, […]
Congress Proposes Significant Changes to the FMLA
Congress proposes significant change to the FMLA. Make sure your HR team is up-to-date. Request a demo of VirgilHR’s compliance software today!