Unemployment vs. Returning to Work: How to bring employees back to work when UI pays more
With the outbreak of COVID-19 many employers’ workforces were impacted by Federal, State, and local governments’ virus containment efforts. Stay-at-home, shelter-in-place, and other social distancing orders have resulted in the shutdown of nonessential businesses and restrictions on other services. These actions have resulted in record job losses all over the country. To help both employers and employees, Federal and State governments have issued economic stimulus packages. The two largest stimulus bills affecting HR professionals are the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Both of these Acts contain provisions that affect…
FMLA Designation
The FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) law has been in place since 1993 and the complexity has never worn off. The act, in total, can be very complex for the employer and the employee. Below is a brief refresher on the initial process of designation. Employee Reports or Employer is made aware of the need for leaveEmployer should obtain the expected duration and reason for leaveDetermine if duration and reason fall within the FMLA guidelines If determined an FMLA qualified event: Employee qualification for FMLA must be madeEmployee must have worked 1250 hours (within the last 12 months) Must have worked…
