Question:

Do we have to get permission to run a background check?

Answer:

You certainly do! The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires you to get permission from an applicant or employee before conducting a background check. It also has specific notice requirements, such as providing the applicant or employee a summary of their FCRA rights and the appropriate adverse action letters if you decide not to hire them or terminate their employment because of the background check. A number of state laws also have background check requirements.

An ICHRA is a type of employer-funded health care account that reimburses employees’ premiums for individual health insurance policies and provides an alternative to traditional group health plan coverage. This Compliance Overview highlights ICHRAs’ pros and cons for employers to consider.

This guide helps employers understand their obligations for notifying employees of state mini-COBRA election andqualifying event rights in states where mini-COBRA laws exist.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET

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Navigating the responsibilities of HR professionals can be challenging, but creating your employee handbook doesn’t have to be one of them. This webinar is an essential resource for anyone crafting their first handbook or seeking a refresher on best practices. We’ll demonstrate how to use the Smart Employee Handbook feature in the Mineral Platform to develop a compliant, automatically updating handbook.

Join Rachel Sandridge, Senior Customer Success Manager at Mineral, for a step-by-step guide on building an employee handbook from start to finish.

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This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET

Human resources professionals have a full plate, and creating employee training programs shouldn’t add to it. This webinar is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge to effortlessly build effective training programs using Learn and the Mineral Platform, whether you are new to the process or looking for a refresher on best practices. Presented by Mineral’s Customer Success Manager, Evan Seleska, this webinar demonstrates how to curate and assign personalized employee training courses using Learn. Throughout this session, you’ll discover:

• Step-by-step instructions for creating, assigning, and managing training tracks. • Strategies for organizing training progress using email reminders, monitor course certifications, and more. • Insights into commonly asked questions regarding Learn features and functionality. • Tips on how to expand your learning library with additional Learn training packages, including topics like leadership, communication, and cybersecurity.

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I wanted to share some insights on the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), a unique employer-funded health care account that offers an alternative to traditional group health plans by reimbursing employees for their individual health insurance premiums. To help you weigh its benefits and drawbacks for your organization, here is a comprehensive overview titled, ICHRA: Pros and Cons for Employers.

Question:

We are looking to implement formal training programs. What types of training would you recommend we have for all employees?

Answer:

Employee training is going to vary from industry to industry, but there are some types of training we recommend for all employers:

• Harassment prevention training explains what harassment is and how to avoid it, how to recognize inappropriate and unlawful behavior, and what the proper channels are for reporting concerns. Harassment prevention training is required in certain cities and states.
• Workplace safety training helps ensure that everyone understands the importance of a safe working environment, how to maintain a safe environment, and what to do in the event of an emergency.

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In this webinar, we will provide you with an overview of how to avoid common pitfalls and build productive teams, then review the legal requirements for employers, such as wage and hour laws, leave laws, and harassment laws. During this presentation, Ray Rokicki, HR Advisor at Mineral, will discuss how to best evolve from employee to manager and provide you with all the HR essentials that you will need to know to be a successful manager. During this session, you will learn:

• Management insights and actionable tips for success. • The best practices for cultivating strong employee-manager relationships, nurturing company culture, and maximizing employee performance. • The potential consequences of HR issues that often catch managers off guard.

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