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Human resource issues
Now trending: New Hampshire #PaidFamilyLeave
A comprehensive review of New Hampshire’s paid-family leave rules. 2 pages
Federal employment laws affecting small businesses
A chart of employment-related laws and when they would apply based on the number of employees you have. 1 page
Agency policy and procedure manual
Sample agency procedure manual that can be used as a starting point to individualize for your agency’s needs. 31 pages
The ADA may require more than you realize
A discussion of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on employers. 3 pages
Employee handbooks: A tool to avoid employer liability
Employment litigation is steadily on the rise. This kit discusses what should be addressed in an employee handbook and how it can aid in the employer’s defense. 2 pages
Workplace harassment: What it is and how to prevent it
Provides agencies with insight into what constitutes workplace harassment, how it can be prevented, and how to respond to incidents that arise in the workplace. 3 pages
The seven types of workplace behaviors
Offers a brief description of the seven classic styles of behavior and provides tips to help manage your vulnerability to each. 3 pages
U.S. Department of Labor Employment Law Guide
This informative guide was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor to help answer questions on employment laws and make the regulations easier to understand. 6 pages
Sample application for employment and overview of the ‘ban the box’ legislation
A boilerplate employment application that you can use to develop your own agency-specific version. 2 pages
Employees in uniform—what you need to know about USERRA
Discusses protections afforded to employees in uniform under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act. 2 pages
What you need to know before you Google potential employees
Discusses the potential pitfalls that you should consider before deciding to check an applicant’s social-media profile. 3 pages
An overview of the FLSA
This resource kit offers a brief overview and general description of the provisions of the FLSA relevant to agency owners and managers. 3 pages
Hiring, firing, and employment practices
A discussion of agency obligations, focusing on proper employment practices. 2 pages.
Expand your horizons to find your next superstar
What you can do to recruit and retain a new brand of top insurance professional. 3 pages
Baby on board: The workplace and pregnancy discrimination
The resource kit discusses the protections afforded to pregnant employees in the workplace on both the state and federal levels. 3 pages
The ins and outs of paid sick-time off
This resource kit discusses the who, what, and what ifs surrounding paid sick time off for employees. 3 pages
The right stuff: Hiring ‘A’ players for your agency
This resource kit offers a synopsis of some different processes and observations that agencies have used with success for producer development. 6 pages
Hiring staff with disabilities
A discussion of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it, along with state-specific laws, must be considered when hiring employees for the agency. 4 pages
U.S. Department of Labor overtime regulation FAQ
A comprehensive question-and-answer piece that outlines some of the intricacies of the U.S. Department of Labor overtime regulation. 5 pages
The FLSA: Attack of the overtime rules
This resource kit gives an overview of the new FLSA regulation regarding employee classification and overtime rules. 2 pages
Employment applications—‘Ban the Box’ rule
A review of the latest "Ban the Box" movement regarding inquiring about criminal convictions. 3 pages
Using the power of insight to realign your staff and help your agency grow
This resource kit talks about the importance of knowing your agency’s needs and placing the right employees in positions to help your agency grow. 2 pages
The ideal workplace, avocados not required
This resource kit discusses what prospective hires are really looking for in the workplace. 3 pages
Who gets Paid Sick Leave?
A comprehensive FAQ regarding who gets Paid Sick Leave benefits. 3 pages
Age discrimination and EPLI
An in-depth discussion of age discrimination and EPLI, including a review of relevant cases, their outcomes, and the importance of EPLI coverage. 3 pages
The changing ADA landscape
This resource kit offers a discussion on a common question that many agents ask: how do we properly insure the risk of ADA lawsuits in an ever-changing landscape? 3 pages
How to (legally) fire one of your employees
This resource kit will provide employers with the legal issues to consider when they decide it may be time to terminate an employee. 3 pages
Welcome back, sort of: Flexible schedules, not flexible rules (legally speaking)
This resource kit addresses the issues that employers need to be aware of when implementing remote and hybrid schedules in their offices. 4 pages
Human relations law and the insurance industry
A discussion of recent trends in human relations law and how it will impact employers, both big and small. 3 pages
Sample employee letter to confirm employment termination
A sample employee letter to be used on your agency’s letterhead to confirm employment termination. 1 page
2024 overtime rule overturned by federal court
A summary of the impact of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas decision on the U.S. Department of Labor’s overtime rule. 2 pages
Bump in the road: Navigating pregnancy discrimination
Offers information on the three key federal laws surrounding pregnancy discrimination. 3 pages