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Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry
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The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is the state agency responsible for overseeing labor and employment laws in Pennsylvania. They provide resources and support to both employers and employees to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Managing a business involves handling your day-to-day operations and complying with state and federal requirements. You have more freedom and flexibility in how you shape and grow your business, but compliance leaves little room for error.
Complying with state and local requirements is mandatory. Compliance allows your business to continue operating without interruption, and it’s important to stay on top of everything for a consistent flow.
At its most basic level, workers’ compensation is one of the simpler compliance requirements for employers to navigate. You either need to carry it, or you don’t—and because most US states require employers to carry workers’ compensation coverage, if you have employees, you’re likely to need coverage.
But here’s where it can get thorny: Workers’ compensation requirements are determined by state law, and authorized providers, required benefits, and exemptions vary by state. When you’re juggling countless other tasks related to business compliance, the details related to workers comp can fall through the cracks.
Creating an employee handbook with clear HR policies can save businesses a lot of grief in the long run. A handbook helps define company expectations, guides employees, and ensures compliance with legal standards.
This is Mosey’s guide to the 15 crucial HR policies that should be included in your employee handbook. These policies help maintain a healthy work environment and protect your company and its employees.
Gabrielle Sinacola |Nov 11, 2024
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