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    Tips for Prioritizing and Managing Employee Time Off Requests

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    Vaccination rates are high, COVID cases are lowering, and workplaces are experiencing an unprecedented amount of PTO requests. Employers are managing employee time off requests for reasons like long-delayed family visits and vacations, as well as delayed weddings or family reunions. MP’s HR services team shares tactics that will assist employers in prioritizing the 2021 rush of PTO requests. Read the article to:

    • Learn why employers shouldn’t prioritize requests by seniority only
    • Find out how to build employee engagement, even when PTO requests must be denied
    • Get tips on reducing pushback from employees

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    Managing Employee Time Off Requests: Policies for the Post-Pandemic Surge

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    With vaccination rates high and COVID cases low, workplaces are experiencing a surge of PTO requests. The influx of vacation requests is caused by a variety of reasons including:
    • Long-delayed vacations
    • Family visits
    • Delayed weddings or family reunions.
    It’s imperative for employers to have a clear PTO policy to help managers prioritize requests and reduce pushback from employees. In this article, MP’s HR services team offers guidance on how employers develop a comprehensive time off request policy for their employee handbooks. Read the article to:
    • Learn the specific information MP’s HR experts recommend including in a PTO policy
    • Find out how to distribute a vacation and PTO policy for HR compliance and optimal efficacy
    • Get tips on boosting employee engagement while creating a PTO policy
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    3 Ways the SBA Can Help Small Businesses Right Now

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    Making it through the pandemic has been challenging for many small businesses. One comprehensive resource for small businesses (both now and post-pandemic) is the Small Business Administration (SBA). This government organization offers a wide array of small business loans. The SBA also offers technical assistance with everything from starting a business, to maintaining it, to overcoming pandemic challenges, and more. Read the article to:
    • Learn about three ways small businesses could receive assistance from the SBA– through the pandemic and beyond
    • Find out about SBA loans that are helpful options if it’s been difficult to receive other financing
    • Get tips on how to receive free legal and business guidance from experts via the SBA
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    Developing Employee Policies for Masks: 7 Key Strategies

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    With all the new guidance from the CDC (which relaxed mask requirements for fully vaccinated individuals), many employers are unsure what employee policies to implement for masks in the workplace. Organizations need to balance employee morale with local, state, and federal HR compliance guidelines. If businesses service clients or customers on-site, they also need to consider what will make this group feel most comfortable. Otherwise, their bottom line might be impacted by the employee policies they implement. Read the article to:
    • Discover key strategies from MP’s HR services team for handling masks in the workplace
    • Find out what guidance to follow for employee policies when state and federal guidelines conflict
    • Learn how to minimize pushback from employees
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    New Guidance for a COVID Vaccination Policy: What Employers Need to Know Now

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    Employers that are creating return to work plans or just reconsidering their COVID vaccination policy should be aware of new guidance from the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). As of May 28th, 2021, the EEOC released new information on what is legal and in HR compliance when it comes to two topics: requiring vaccination at work and offering incentives for vaccination. Read the article to:

    • Learn 3 updates employers need to know to keep their employee policies in compliance
    • Get the best HR strategies to implement next
    • Find out from MP’s HR services team if offering incentives for COVID vaccination is a good idea now

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    Asking for Employee Vaccination Cards: 5 Tips

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    As employers create their return to work plan, many are wondering if they should ask employees for their CDC vaccination card. MP’s HR services team offers 5 tips on how to approach the return to work and vaccination cards. Read the article to:
    • Find out if employers can or should ask for a worker’s CDC vaccination card
    • Learn how to stay ADA compliant even if requiring COVID vaccination
    • Get guidance on how to avoid religious discrimination or ADA discrimination
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