During the first weeks of COVID, close to 45% of large and small employers moved to remote work. As time passed, employers realized that working at home may be a viable option, as well as a popular recruiting and retention tool. The ability to work at home also allows a business to recruit on a wider geographic basis. However, before hiring an employee in a State where other employees are not currently working, businesses need to take in account the following:
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It is hard to believe that in six months, 2022 will be over! Time goes by fast and really seems to pick up as the end of the year nears. By doing mid-year audits, any corrections and changes can be made before the end of the year rush, saving time and money. Suggested audits include;
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a special adjustment in standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2022 in recognition of gas price increases. For travel from July 1 through December 31, 2022, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (van, pickup or panel truck) will be 62.5 cents per mile driven for business, up from 58.5 cents in January 2022.
One of the top employer priorities this year is expanding behavioral healthcare for employees. As the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, mental-health-friendly workplaces are more important than ever. Studies show that about 1 in 5 working-age Americans has a mental health issue and less than half of adults sought treatment in 2020.
Employers can provide benefits such as Employee Assistance programs, offering on-line resources, training managers on recognizing behavioral health issues and reducing stress in the workplace. Since mental health conditions are covered under the American Disabilities Act, employers may need to make reasonable accommodations. The Department of Labor just launched an educational campaign, “Mental Health at Work: What Can I Do?,” that promotes healthy workplaces. To get more information, go to: Fostering a Mentally Healthy Workplace (dol.gov) |
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