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Jul 2, 2020 • 10 tweets • 5 min read
So, how does an organization respond to a petition of over 3700 people asking for said organization say #BlackLivesMatter & support the #LGBTQ community? A "Blue Ribbon Commission" A @SHRM THREAD #HR#HRCommunity
Assigning an issue to a committee is often used as a delay tactic, designed to placate as "see, we're doing something." But when you look at the "something" they're doing here, this is the LEAST of what they could do & of the options, it takes the longest.
Jun 1, 2020 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
Ok #HR. Tonight, you might be feeling all sorts of anxiety about going into work tomorrow. It was a tough weekend. For many of our black friends, partners & colleagues it has been much tougher & has been tough forever... THREAD
You can NOT say nothing. You can NOT do nothing. It is NOT business as usual tomorrow. Many of your employees are hurting. Saying nothing makes everything worse. Way, way worse. So what should we do?
Mar 23, 2020 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Howdy #HR! Some #emplaw reminders for y'all as we navigate #COVID19: 1) As you go to a skeleton crew, yes, regular OT rules will still apply. Watch this. You must pay 1.5 times an employee's regular rate for all work over 40 hours per week.
2) If you do a layoff & you want to provide a severance with an agreement, remember the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act notice requirements. It may be best to put whatever amounts you want to spend on severance on health insurance premiums so if people get sick...
