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Employers want to keep their employees and customers safe from harm and therefore, in many cases, they have requested employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. If employees cannot receive the vaccine due to health reasons, employers may then put in place COVID restrictions such as requiring the use of face masks, keeping people at a distance from each other, and more. In addition, employers may request employees to undergo COVID testing on a regular basis. But, who pays for the testing?

Business owners and managers need to know whether they can require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine and what to do about employees who refuse to comply.

While the pandemic slows and the country and state begin to return to normal operations, some companies are finding it difficult to hire enough workers. Learn more about “employment at will” and what employers can do about a lack of workers.

Violent acts in the workplace are increasing across the country. As a growing problem, it has lasting repercussions on businesses and employees. The costs associated with workplace violence can be astronomical with an impact that can be difficult to overcome. If a substantial violent act takes place in your company and gets media coverage, the consequences can be devastating. Violent crimes are on the rise, but there are some things you can do to make your workplace safer.

Businesses of all sizes can make an employee handbook part of their human resource practices. The handbook is the ideal way to provide information to employees and can promote a structured workplace.