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(From the firm formerly known as RSJ/Swenson)
EEOC UPDATES GUIDANCE REGARDING COVID VACCINATIONS/EMPLOYMENT

It’s Still Not Easy
Federal law does not prevent employers from requiring employees to be vaccinated.
If only it were that simple. For example, can you fire someone who refuses to be vaccinated (we’ve been reading about a number of challenges to that in court right now)?

The EEOC put out a long Q&A regarding many of these issues. It’s helpful but not 100% complete.

As always, call your counsel or HR expert for specific questions, and keep in mind that states and municipalities are starting to develop their own requirements for employers as well.
SAVE THE DATE – HIRING FOR HYPERGROWTH

Symmetry Free Webinar – July 14
Virtually all of our clients are looking for qualified (or even unqualified) talent. This is true in all industries, especially in hospitality, travel, high-tech, and professional services.

Join us for a complimentary webinar on how to hire to ensure you’re growing at the same rate this robust economy is.
EMPLOYEE RETENTION

Keep Your Best Employees By Asking These Questions
Not only do you need to get new employees, but you’ve also got to retain your best employees.

Everyone knows that more frequent communication between management and employees is the key to retention.

The problem is, most managers don’t know what questions to ask!

Eric Swenson has a few thoughts on how to keep your employees by asking these questions.
HR BEST PRACTICES

Unlimited PTO: The Good, The Bad, and the Really Bad
Unlimited PTO (paid time off) has been all the rage over the past few years, especially amongst startups. It sounds great (especially if you’re an employee), but there are numerous hitches.
Human Resources, reimagined.
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