An employee questioned why he had received a check for $37,000 from the medical insurer. He did not understand why the insurance carrier was not, as he was used to happening, paying the bill. The only recent medical services that…
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THE INTERSECTION OF POLITICS & THE WORKPLACE, PART 3
As November 3rd is only several days away, we are being bombarded with TV ads, radio ads, political rallies and pollster phone calls. It would be naive and unwise to believe this is not spilling over into our workplaces. So…
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THE INTERSECTION OF POLITICS & THE WORKPLACE, PART 2
As Part 1 on this subject pointed out: During a Presidential election year, political differences are ramped up more than usual. Given the current social and highly contentious political climate present in America, those differences have an even greater potential…
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THE INTERSECTION OF POLITICS & THE WORKPLACE, PART 1
It has long been held that the two most emotionally charged issued amongst people are those involving religion and politics. During a Presidential election year, political differences are ramped up more than usual. Given the current social and highly contentious…
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STRATEGY DURING & AFTER A BUSINESS CRISIS
Successful businesses typically have a multiple set of competencies. Placed in a position of prominence within this set is being skilled at initiating and implementing strategy. At the center of strategy is the basic assumption that executives are capable of…
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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSESSMENT: WHAT & WHY
WHAT IS TRINITY’S ASSESSMENT OF THE HR FUNCTION? Trinity’s Human Resources Assessment is a process of examining policies, practices, procedures, forms, records and systems with respect to an organization’s HR function. It is a diagnostic tool to: Highlight strengths Identify…
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PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY ACT
On June 5th, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (“PPPFA” or “Act”). This business-friendly law provides greater flexibility for employers receiving loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES’) Act’s Paycheck Protection Program…
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FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT: EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE & EMERGENCY FMLA LEAVE, PART 2
AMOUNT OF WAGE REPLACEMENT If an employee needs leave for the employee’s own illness, the need to self-quarantine, or the need to get a medical diagnosis, the employer must pay the employee’s full regular wage for the 10 days of…
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FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT: EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE & EMERGENCY FMLA LEAVE, PART 1
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires all private (i.e., non-government) employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide emergency paid sick leave and emergency paid FMLA leave to employees who need leave due to the COVID-19 public health…
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THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: EMPLOYER LEGAL OBLIGATIONS & ACTIONS
DISCLAIMER This document has been prepared by Trinity HR Consulting, Inc. (“Trinity”) solely for use as a general source of information. As such, it is not intended nor should it be used to take the place of advice from legal…
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