HR Compliance Solutions
Compliance Newsletter
August 2020!
How to Return to Work Safely!
A Free Guide!
Margie Faulk is Launching an E-Book Series on Amazon (Kindle) and other Platforms!
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Best Practices on Returning to Work Safely!
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Return to Work Safely and Give Your Employees Confidence!
Given the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Employers are more than ever looking towards the regulatory agencies for guidance to be able to have their employees return to the workforce safely. According to The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is responsible “To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women;
- by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act;
- by assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions;
- by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health.”
- With the mixed messages from the medical, political and regulatory agencies, Employers are now confused and have mixed feelings about transitioning their workforce to the new normal.
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Don't Forget to Post the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Immediately!
$600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefit Expired on July 31, 2020!
The timeline for posting and sending the FFCRA Poster to all employees is April 1, 2020-December 31, 2020!
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Hero's Act House Proposal for COVID-19 Relief!
On May 15, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed, by a 208 to 199 vote, H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act). House Democratic leadership introduced the HEROES Act as their “phase four” 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus and relief package. The HEROES Act would provide $3 trillion in tax cuts and spending to address the negative health and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including financial relief to state, local and tribal governments; extensions to enhanced unemployment benefits; debt collection relief; and direct cash payments to households. Read more
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The HEALS Act Senate Proposal for COVID-19 Relief!
The proposed HEALS Act is a package bill made up of previous Senate Republican bills to address economic relief and the public health response to the COVID-19 epidemic.
The bill was introduced as a response to the HEROES Act, already passed by the House. A compromise between the bills will be worked out in ongoing negotiations.Read more
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DOL and the New FMLA Forms
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced significant steps to streamline optional-use forms that workers can use to request and employers can use to coordinate leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). WHD also published a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register seeking the public’s feedback on the law’s administration and use.
WHD’s new forms are simpler and easier for employees, employers, leave administrators and healthcare providers to understand and use. Revised with substantial public input, the forms include more questions that users can answer by checking a response box and electronic signature features to reduce contact. WHD believes the changes will reduce the time users spend providing information, improve communications between leave applicants and administrators and reduce the likelihood of violations. New DOL Forms
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Margie Faulk, will launch a series of E-Books for sale on Amazon and other Platforms Starting in August 2020!
The first E-Book is 10 Steps to Conduct an Internal I-9 Form Audit and Avoid Fines, Penalties and Criminal Sanctions!
This E-Book is a step by step guide to conduct an internal audit and make appropriate corrections. It also comes with a robust free compliance toolkit with a correction process accepted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Margie is a subject matter expert (SME) on I-9 compliance and was hired as an external I-9 auditor by DHS! The E-Book is the start of a series on Compliance in the Workplace to help Employers and HR Professionals with their compliance efforts!
This E-Book will be digital on Amazon but can be purchased at a discount on the website at www.hrcompliance.biz for members only!
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By Margie Faulk, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Compliance Advisor/Speaker/Trainer
Margie helps Businesses, Employers and HR professionals reduce risk when dealing with workplace issues via Seminars, Webinars and other Compliance HR services. If you want further information about workplace compliance and other resources and tools, contact Margie Faulk, PHR, SHRM-CP at mfaulk@hrcompliance.net
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For more information about the impact of Workplace Compliance Regulations, please subscribe to my website at www.hrcompliance.biz and receive updated compliance alerts, webinar notices and information on compliance resources!
Margie Faulk, PHR, SHRM-CP
HR Compliance Advisor/Speaker/Trainer
mfaulk@hrcompliance.net
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