This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.
Employment Law Handbook With Exercises In Franklin
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Today's companies are open to ever-higher legal damage awards arising from employment practices violations, which may include allegations of: Discrimination. Harassment (sexual or otherwise). Failure to provide equal opportunity of employment. Wrongful termination.
Generally, working 32 hours or more weekly may classify an employee as full-time, aligning with the IRS and the Affordable Care Act's criteria, which consider 30 hours a week or 130 hours a month as full-time. For the most accurate definition, consulting directly with the employer in question is advised.
The general rule for training sessions is that if it is required, or mandatory, by the employer, then employees must be compensated. Training is considered mandatory if the work is for your job and under the employer's authority.
You may have protections if you are hurt or injured on the job, or if you have a health problem caused by work. For example: Workers' compensation may apply. You may have the right to benefits like health care or medical bill payments.
Increased State Minimum Wage Effective January 1, 2024, Ohio's minimum wage became $10.45 an hour for nontipped employees and $5.25 an hour for tipped employees, up from the 2023 minimum wage of $10.10 an hour for nontipped employees and $5.05 an hour for tipped employees.
If you need to produce physical manuals, FrameMaker or InDesign (if they are shorter, quick start manuals) will do a good job. You can get away with Word, but the page layout features are not as good.
How to write an employee handbook Include your company's mission statement. Write a brief section on company history. State any legal declarations. Explain your dress code. Include details about work hours. Define duties. Include department-specific policies. Describe company benefits.
The key overarching categories typically included in an employee handbook are: Company mission statement, values, and/or history. Company policies, standards, and guidelines. Career, compensation and benefits information. Company procedures.
Employers in New York State must provide certain employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in any calendar week. This is referred to as a day of rest, and the Guidelines (below) provide more specific details. Employers may apply for a variance from the day of rest requirement.
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