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Can we require an employee to use paid time off (PTO) if he or she hasn’t requested it?

Post Author:Ursula Milla
Post published:April 20, 2020
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Editor's Note: Employees taking leave covered by the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) due to COVID-19 may not be required to use existing paid time off before using the…

When Businesses Reopen, Be Ready to Hire Fast

Post Author:Ursula Milla
Post published:April 20, 2020
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Saying the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted workplaces is like saying hurricanes can be destructive. A global survey by HR consulting firm Mercer shows that as of early April, 68 percent…

What is the difference between a furlough, a layoff and a reduction in force?

Post Author:Ursula Milla
Post published:April 20, 2020
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All three of these terms describe actions that are intended to achieve cost savings by reducing a company's payroll costs. Even though the words have been used interchangeably, their true…