Why Onboarding and How to Do It
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Q. "What's the latest on I-9s and how does it affect my organization?"
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Why You DO Need a Remote Work Policy
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2023 State Minimum Wage Increases
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Q. "What should cost of living adjustments look like for 2023?"
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Q. "Is there a standard dollar amount for housing allowance for pastors?"
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Staff Handbooks vs. Cheat Sheets: Which is Right for Me?
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Q. "Most federal employment discrimination laws kick in at a certain number of employees. How do we accurately count ours?"
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Q. "What should we tell the staff about an employee’s absence while on leave?"
Q. "Is a four-day work week really beneficial?"
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Q. "Do we have to get permission to run a background check?"
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Q. "New Year’s Eve falls on a weekend when we’re closed, but we typically give employees that holiday off. Do we need to offer employees an alternative day off?"
HR Ministry Solutionholiday, leave, vacation, federal, law, federal law, closed, hire, new hire, pay, requirements, exempt, nonexempt, schedule
Q. "How do I approach year-end bonuses (especially when I can't afford them!)?"
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Q. "What should I get my staff for Christmas?"
Cheap Employee Benefits (that Don’t Come Off as Cheap)
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Q. "What do I need to know about California Pay Transparency (SB 1162)?"
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Q. "Am I required to pay overtime to employees who work on holidays?"
Q. "If an employee runs out of paid time off, can we allow them to take an unpaid leave?"
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Q. "What is pay transparency and why does it matter?"
Why Sick Leave Isn’t Enough
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