There are many things to love about winter: holiday music, shiny decorations, excuses to shop more than you should, and your favorite coffee shop serving drinks in those delightful red cups. While winter can be a time to recharge for many, it can be one of the most brutal seasons for employers and their businesses. This Insight will focus on four risks that this season may bring: how to properly compensate your workers during weather-related absences, the dangers of this year’s flu season (with just a hint of COVID-19 discussion), how to limit risks associated with cold-weather exposure, and how to limit the chances of your company holiday party turning into a lawsuit.
Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Paying Employees During Winter Storms
First and foremost, you should plan ahead and develop policies addressing inclement weather, including how employees can find out if the business is open, how their schedule may be changed, what they should do if they are unable to make it to work or continue working due to the weather, and any reporting time rules for compensation that may apply under state law. If you already have such policies on the books, now is the time to review them to make sure they are up-to-date, compliant with applicable wage and hour laws, and reflect the current company philosophy on these issues.
The Legal Standards Involved
In addition to dealing with scheduling and commuting or travel time issues, you must also ensure that employees are paid properly....
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