Laws to know include: Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA): sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, child labor, and employee exemption status Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)***: protects employees who need to take unpaid leave for medical- or family-...
HR Compliance: Everything You Need to Know HR (Human Resources) compliance refers to the process of defining both group and individual behaviors in an effort to ensure that they adhere to a company's applicable policies and laws. Employment laws are constantly changing, so this process can be...
Avoiding legal penalties.In the dynamic world of labor laws, any sort of misstep can prove costly. Non-compliance can lead to several severe repercussions, from hefty fines and penalties to legal action that could harm the company’s future financial health. A proactive HR department can identif...
Some HR compliance rules, like interpreting the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or determining whether an intern should be paid, leave room for interpretation. HR professionals must possess a strong grasp of these laws to ensure compliance. ...
Here’s how RazorpayX Payrollhelps businesses stay up-to-date on employee laws in India. Workplace Safety Workplace safety in India is governed by many laws, like theFactories Act, the Workmen’s Compensation Act and other compliance requirements like POSH. These Acts define the basic infrastruc...
The first step for obtaining a background check is to notify the candidate that you’ll be performing one and obtaining an authorized signature from the candidate to begin. Laws do differ depending on where you work. Because some states require a job offer before HR orders a background check...
Type of HR software:Professional employer organization platform Justworksis a professional employer organization, or PEO, offering a platform that’s meant to support HR administration for businesses of varying sizes. Its technology gives its customers access to health benefits plans, payroll services, ...
He says: “HR’s work, including protecting sensitive personnel data, complying with employment laws, administering payroll and benefits, and other mission-critical efforts are not areas that organisations want to experiment in. “I suspect we’ll see the most HR tech innovation in areas that con...
Under the US Immigration laws, businesses can only hire employees who are eligible to work in the country. This includes the citizens, the non-citizen nationals, permanent residents, and foreigners with a work permit. Organizations not only have to verify the eligibility of the candidates through...
The human resources industry involves various laws and best practices. These regulations and standards change as corporate culture and society evolve. HR staff who want to remain at the top of their field must have research skills and the desire to keep learning. Human resource professionals of al...