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What’s Stopping You From Starting a Work From Home Business?

Tips From T. Marie

I even went to school for medical coding and billing (which was a complete waste of my time and money). You need legal counsel to guide you when starting your business. While having legal counsel is a great thing to have access to when starting a business, it’s not a requirement. I longed to leave it.

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A Third Way to Classify Workers Gains Momentum

Small Business Labs

The passage of Prop 22 means that firms like Uber and Lyft can legally classify their drivers as contractors instead of employees.  Most countries refer to them as "dependent contractors" and they get some, but not all, of the benefits and legal protections associated with being a traditional employee. But the U.S.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

Besides that, your confidential medical records will let you know if any team members have disabilities that you need to consider when planning and assigning tasks. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

BMT Office Administration

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have also had significant impacts on employee recordkeeping and personnel files — further complicating the issue. You’re legally required to hold on to these forms, so don’t throw them out. Medical records.

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

Success

Now, corporate wellness programs are tipping employees’ decisions as they consider two companies to work for, and might be contributing to retention as well. In decades gone by, the only perk you might have received from your boss was a fruit basket around the holidays. They use TaskHuman, which is free for employees.

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How to Write a Job Offer Letter That Candidates Will Appreciate?

Recruit CRM

Here are a few recruitment tips before we discuss how to draft that elusive job offer letter— Decide which candidate you want to onboard fast. Check with your legal team and avoid mentioning implications regarding termination. Just be careful of any language that could be grounds for legal complications in the future.

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Snail Mail 101

Clutter Coach

Similarly, one of you may be responsible for social engagements and medical appointments. Reading material includes magazines, newspapers, annual reports, tip sheets from the garden center and professional association bulletins. manuals and documentation for stuff you no longer own; electric toothbrush, car, medical insurance plan.

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