Human Resources

Human Resources

FFCRA compensation obligations

5 Steps Pinpoint Your FFCRA Compensation Obligations

QUESTION: We are trying to figure out when and if we need to pay employees who are unable to come to work due to coronavirus related childcare and school issues. While we want to be compassionate and understand the challenges staff are facing, it’s very hard for us to operate when too many employees are […]
Published Date: September 3, 2020
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DOL FFCRA

Fed DOL Ruling: 4 Changes You May Need to Make to Your FFCRA Policies

A federal judge just invalidated some key elements of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) interpretation of the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFRCA), including concluding that the DOL’s interpretation of ‘health care providers’ is too broad. While the ruling doesn’t yet apply nationally, you should be prepared for your local government to consider the judgments. […]
Published Date: August 10, 2020
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FFCRA: Compliantly Stop Paying Staff NOT to Work

Closures of camps and schools due to COVID-19 may be just one of many reasons your employees are asking to take more time off than ever. Certainly, you want to be as flexible as possible, but you also have a business to run. It’s essential that you have a firm handle on when you are […]
Published Date: June 10, 2020
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Reduced Hours Pay During Coronavirus

FFCRA: Comply with COVID-19 Employee ‘Reduced Hours’ Rules

QUESTION: Several of our staff have requested to work less hours per week because of the current unavailability of childcare due to COVID 19. Based on the recent pandemic-related employment rule changes, are we required to pay these employees for their full-time schedule or can we only pay them what they work? Question from Fort […]
Published Date: May 20, 2020
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Employee tests positive for COVID-19

Reduce Liability if Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

QUESTION: During the COVID-19 shutdown, we continue to see patients in the office on a reduced schedule. Now, we are getting ready to bring back the majority of our staff and ramp up patient office visits. We are concerned that the increased interactions could result in an employee testing positive for coronavirus. Our small practice does […]
Published Date: May 13, 2020
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Boost Practice Morale

10 Ways to Stay Connected, Boost Practice Morale

Your practice is adjusting to a landslide of constant changes caused by the recent coronavirus pandemic — decreased patient volumes, remote or furloughed staff, absences due to quarantine orders, etc. However, your patients are still relying on you to provide care and help them overcome the surmounting coronavirus fear and stress. Now, more than ever, […]
Published Date: April 9, 2020
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FFCRA COVID19 Paid Sick Leave

FFCRA: Stop Fines, Inform Staff of COVID-19 Paid Sick Time

Providing your employees with COVID-19 paid sick time and expanded leave is not optional under the newly implemented Family’s First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Find out what you must do now to avoid penalties. Effective April 1, 2020, the FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their employees with COVID-19 paid sick time and expanded family […]
Published Date: April 3, 2020
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Employee COVID19 Symptoms

Prevent Employee-Related COVID-19 Lawsuits

Effective April 1 through 2020, your practice will violate government employment regulations related to how to manage employees who have COVID-19 symptoms unless you get a handle on the new laws outlined in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Break it or other emergency guidelines, and you’ll face costly penalties and lawsuits. Answers to your toughest […]
Published Date: March 26, 2020
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Prevent Practice Theft & Fraud by Using Healthcare Background Checks

Because your healthcare practice is subject to strict regulations and privy to sought after data, you can’t afford to hire a risky candidate. A compliant healthcare background check is just what you need to screen applicants, verify their credentials, and reduce your financial liability. Pick the Right Types of Healthcare Background Checks You Need Companies […]
Published Date: January 17, 2020
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Immunization Laws for Healthcare Workers

Carrot or Stick: Immunization Laws for Healthcare Workers

As the flu season kicks into high gear, healthcare organizations are grappling with the reality that not all their employees are willing to roll up a sleeve and accept an influenza immunization — or any other vaccine for that matter. The big question is: Can you require your staff to get vaccinated? The answer is […]
Published Date: January 14, 2020
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