HR Pieces: Human Resource August News

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August 2018

Our team at HR Advantage hopes that you have had a wonderful summer! Also, we would like to thank y ou f or subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter. We hope that you are finding the content to be of value.

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Sincerely,

Lynette Weatherford

President

MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

August Contents

HR Tips of the Week
Have an HR Need?
Balancing the FMLA and Reasonable Accommodations
Why Supervisors Need to Understand FMLA
Career Opportunities

HR TIPS OF THE WEEK

Every Wednesday on HRA Social Media

Have an HR Need?

HR Advantage helps companies with their human resources needs. If you are seeking HR assistance please fill out our brief survey here .

We value your feedback. If we've helped your company with an HR problem or issue, leave us a review.

If we accommodate an hourly employee under the FMLA who needs frequent 15 minute breaks, are we required to pay for those breaks?

As you may already be aware, breaks of less than 20 minutes must be compensated under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), because the DOL states those breaks predominantly benefit the employer. So, what is an employer to do when part of accommodating an employee's serious health condition under the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) means complying with the physician's opinion that an employee needs more frequent 15 minute breaks? Does the employer have to compensate the employee for those extra breaks? In short, no. Those extra breaks are for the benefit of the employee and the time off may be deducted from pay or paid time off balances. If, however, your company allows other employees paid breaks, those same breaks should be paid for employees who require more frequent breaks under the FMLA. Read the Department of Labor's opinion letter .

By Candida Arvizu, MS, SPHR, SHRM-CP

HR Advisor

Confused about FMLA?

Do your managers and supervisors know what they should do when an employee presents signs that FMLA leave may be necessary? This SHRM article highlights some of the ways managers and supervisors can unwittingly increase an employer's liability through careless comments or willful non-compliance.

To read the article, click here and schedule on-site FMLA training with HR Advantage for your supervisors now through October for a 25% discount .

By Camille Knowles, PHR, SHRM-CP

HR Advisor

Career Opportunities

HR Advantage offers executive recruitment of candidates in C-Suite, Sales, and Administrative positions for our clients. Our firm offers concierge services to both the employer and candidates, helping to assure the perfect match. Additionally, we have a database of thoroughly vetted, qualified candidates who are ready to begin working today.

Director of Human Resources

$75K + Full Benefits

Southwest Missouri (Joplin/Neosho)

This professional will be responsible for the oversight of the HR department and staff. Prefer a minimum of 5-8 years of having worked in an HR leadership role, with HR department oversight and staff management experience. Must be knowledgeable in employment law and possess up to date regulatory knowledge of EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, and OSHA. Prefer a background in the medical field with knowledge of credentialing health care staff. Send resume to [email protected].

HR Recruiter

$40-$50K + Full Benefits

Kansas City Area (Lee's Summit, MO)

This professional will be responsible for performing the recruitment of staff of all levels from entry-level to management. Such duties include circulating position opportunities internally and externally through social media, job fairs, colleges, career centers, and other means in addition to performing pre-screening of incoming applications, setting up interviews, and assisting with job offers and on-boarding. Must have

prior recruitment, or staffing experience, knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication skills. Prefer 3+ years experience in HR performing recruitment, or within staffing industry with BS degree in related field. Send resume to [email protected].

Senior Accountant

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Warsaw, MO

Will be responsible for bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Requirements include at least five years of bookkeeping experience. AP and AR, as well as financial statement experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Send resumes to [email protected].

All placement fees for these positions are paid by the employers. No fee is ever charged to an applicant.

Submit confidential resume/credentials to [email protected]