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Compliance waltz, anyone? 🕺 As 2024 twirls to a close, the Q4 Inside Scoop, written by our very own Alexia Benner, PHR, SHRM-CP, is the guide you need for navigating all the rollbacks, shifts, and surprises that kept us on our toes this year. From the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to FLSA updates and more, we're breaking down the most critical topics with wit, insight, and, yes, jazz hands. ✨ Want to stay ahead in 2025? We've got you covered with practical tips, people-first advice, and strategies to keep your workplace dancing—even in uncertain times. Check it out! https://hubs.li/Q030298F0 #InsideScoop #ComplianceUpdates #HRInsights #WorkplaceTrends #DEIB #FLSA #PregnantWorkersFairnessAct #HRUpdates #HRCompliance #HRLeadership #2025Trends #livingHR

Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health in the Workplace: an hot topic that we discussed with great speakers in Zürich at ELA's European meeting hosted by #MLL. A great opportunity to meet friends and learned colleagues. #ELA #Labourlaw #Employmentlaw #AGI #AIDP #GIDP #Lavoro #EU #Humanrights #ADVANT #UN #Safetyatwork #ILO #OIL #ADVANTNctm #HR #HRC #Mentalhealth

Great discussion on Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health in the Workplace at Employment Law Alliance (ELA) European conference in #Zurich. Thanks to Alain Gros Mirjam Stein (she/her) Maria João da Luz Jay Sandys, PhD, LCSW, ACC Sibylle Nava Manou Staal for providing us with insight on this critical topic. #employmentlaw #labourlaw #hr #mentalhealth #employeewellbeing

A disciplinary procedure includes four main stages: the investigation, the hearing, the outcome, and an appeal. Each of these stages must be handled with care. Navigate these steps with our latest guide ⬇️ #HR #HRAdvice #Disciplinaries #WorkplaceDisciplinaries #Exeter #EastDevon #sme

HR professionals, it's time to find your voice! 🗣️ Beth De Lima shares essential tips on leveraging medical notes for FMLA and ADA compliance. 'Don't let company procedures violate regulations,' she advises. Hear more from her insightful talk at the Twin Cities SHRM conference. Full episode drops this Friday at 7 PM on YouTube! 🌟 #hr #leavemanagement #bethdelima #StrategicSolutions

In light of recent events, the importance of communication between employees and employers during absences has been underscored. Failure to disclose significant health issues, as seen with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization, can have repercussions not just in Washington but also in workplaces nationwide. It's crucial for employees to notify employers of major medical events to ensure protection under employment laws like the FMLA and ADA. Magnet HR assists employers in managing employee documentation effectively to navigate such situations professionally and lawfully. Effective communication fosters understanding and support, turning potential issues into manageable scenarios. Remember, openness and clarity benefit both parties in maintaining a productive and respectful work environment. (Source: SHRM) #EmployeeCommunication #MagnetHR #WorkplaceTransparency #EmployeeHealth #EmploymentLaw #FMLA #ADACompliance #HRManagement #EmployeeRights #MedicalLeave #WorkplaceWellness

The Perils of Bias in Workplace GenAI "Employers often wonder how to handle requests for leaves of absence from employees. This requires understanding the various options available depending on the terms of employment and benefit plans, but also obligations under employment standards legislation and human rights legislation. This balancing act can become burdensome and lead to liability for employers if mishandled. " https://ow.ly/wcTo50RC6hj Sometimes getting to “DONE” is as simple as coffee & conversation. How about we have a chat… #groupbenefits #employeebenefits #consulting #leadership #communication #culture #compensation #wellness #employeeengagement #cgib Humans serving Humans

Reviewing your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies to ensure alignment with your organizational goals? Critical decisions can affect whether state leave overlaps with #FMLA or extends time off for employees, which can influence employee relations. Read more about the rules and guidelines in our blog, authored by our legal experts, Abigail O'Connell and Sarah Simmons: https://bit.ly/4dFOLWI #EmployeeRelations #WorkplaceWellness #SunLifeUS

Great insights on FMLA policies. Take a moment to learn more of the impacts of FMLA shared in this article below #sumlifeus #fmla #family

MetLife’s annual benefits report underscores employees’ ‘urgent need’ for more benefits support in key moments at work and in their personal lives. Check out SHRM’s coverage of MetLife’s 22nd Annual Employee Benefit Trends Study to learn more about the trends: http://spr.ly/6047ZzfBJ