HR Pieces: June 2021 HR News |
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Greetings!
Greetings! The team at HRA would like to personally thank you for subscribing to our monthly newsletter and hope that it brings value to your business.
This month, HR Advantage celebrates 16 years in business. We are truly grateful to have served our clients, candidates, and colleagues over the years and want you to know we appreciate working with you! As you assess your needs for the coming year, please keep HR Advantage in mind as your go-to resource for all things HR.
Sincerely,
The HRA Team
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Lynette Weatherford MA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, President
877.894.0202 ext 4
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Candida Arvizu SPHR, SHRM-CP, HR Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 1
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Camille Knowles PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 3
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Karla Callaway BS
HR Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 2
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Elizabeth Hurst MBA
Business Development
877.894.0202 ext 5
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Seth Bunn BS
Recruitment Advisor
877.894.0202 ext 6
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HR Hotline | Email | 877-894-0202 ext. 5
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June News
- Dress Code Reminders for Summer
- Juneteenth Becomes Federal Holiday
- Employee Vaccine Incentives
- Career Opportunities: Benefits Account Manager, Nurse Case Manager, Program Manager
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Employee Dress Code Reminders
Summer has arrived! And because summer clothing can be more casual and revealing than other seasonal attire, now may be a good time to remind employees of your dress code. Employers may opt for a more explicit dress code for employees who are regularly client-facing or based on the type of business conducted, while allowing those who work remotely or only interact with the public on certain days, to use appropriate judgment and "dress for the day".
Summer dress code policies should encourage workers to wear comfortable clothing, which will boost morale, but should also include specific examples of what's inappropriate to make sure employees don't offend others or lose esteem in the community. Any policy should clearly define summer appropriate attire using gender-neutral language and specific examples.
Examples of appropriate summer attire may include short-sleeved solidly colored t-shirts, polos, tennis shoes, jeans, and mid-thigh length shorts. Inappropriate summer attire may include tank top shirts, spaghetti straps, t-shirts with logos, swimsuits, cutoff shorts, and flip-flops.
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"Juneteenth" becomes a Federal Holiday
Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed a bill establishing June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holiday.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 when Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas, in accordance with President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. Also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, it is observed by millions of Black Americans and is recognized in 47 states, including Missouri.
Juneteenth will be the first federal holiday established since Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 1983, and will become the eleventh federal holiday recognized by the US federal government.
Employers who observe federal holidays as paid company holidays may consider adding "Juneteenth" (June 19th) to their current list of business closings and paid holidays.
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EEOC Guidance on
Employee Vaccine Incentives
Vaccine Incentives
According to new guidance issued May 28th by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers may provide employees and their family members with information to educate them about COVID-19 vaccines, raise awareness about the benefits of vaccination, and address common questions and concerns. Also, under certain circumstances employers may offer incentives to employees who receive COVID-19 vaccines.
In Summary:
- Employers may generally provide incentives to employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If the employer or its agent is administering the vaccinations, the incentives cannot be substantial enough to be "coercive." If the employer is merely accepting proof of vaccination from a third party who is not an agent of the employer, there is no limit on the incentives that may be offered. This general rule ensures compliance with both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
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Employers may not offer incentives to employees to have their family members vaccinated against COVID-19. This would violate the GINA.
- Employers may, however, offer vaccinations to employees' family members, as long as no incentive is offered to the employee and certain other protocols are followed.
Some examples of employer incentives include paid time off, monetary, gift cards/prizes and extra casual days.
Keep in mind that the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) allows for employer reimbursement through payroll tax credits for time the employee uses to obtain COVID vaccinations and for time required to recover from vaccination, if necessary.
Vaccine Mandates
According to the EEOC, businesses generally may require workers who enter a physical worksite to receive a COVID-19 vaccination without running afoul of federal workplace anti-discrimination laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. However, employers must consider reasonable accommodations for workers who refuse a vaccine for religious or disability-related reasons, unless such accommodations pose an undue hardship on the employer's operations. Employers also should note that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and state and local authorities may have different requirements.
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Celebrating Sixteen Years!
The HRA team prides itself on providing the highest level of customer service to our clients, who rely on us to be their Human Resources lifeline. Thank you to our clients and team for a wonderful sixteen years!
We look forward to many more!
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Looking for top talent?
It can be a struggle to devote the proper time and resources to recruit quality talent when you need them. HR Advantage offers expertise in seeking talent for hard-to-fill, strategic positions from entry-level to C-suite. We place qualified professionals that best match your needs and work culture. We are here to serve as a working partner to supplement or oversee your recruitment needs.
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Contact Us:
877.894.0202 ext 5
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HR Advantage offers executive recruitment of candidates in C-Suite, Specialized and Administrative positions for our clients. Our firm offers concierge services to both the employer and candidates, helping to assure the perfect match. Potential applicants are invited to join our database of thoroughly vetted, qualified candidates.
Click on the open positions below to learn more
Full-time Exempt
Working with Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Lee's Summit, MO
Contact Seth Bunn directly:
seth@hradvantageweb.net
Full-time
Independence, Lees Summit and Kansas City, MO
Contact Seth Bunn directly:
seth@hradvantageweb.net
Full-Time
Springfield, MO
Contact Seth Bunn:
seth@hradvantageweb.net
Full-Time
Springfield, MO
Contact Seth Bunn directly:
seth@hradvantageweb.net
*Placement fees are paid by the employer. Applicants may submit resume/credentials confidentially to HR Advantage Careers
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