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A Freelancer’s Guide to Business Insurance: What You Need to Know

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The case eventually ended up being thrown out,” Gobel says, “but not before I ended up with a $1,500 legal fee.” These types include: Bodily injury: According to Williams, one example of this would be if a freelancer is using a projector for a presentation and someone trips over the cord and breaks their arm.

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Pawsitivity at Work: Perks & Pitfalls Of Creating Pet-Friendly Coworking Spaces

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This presents a golden opportunity for coworking operators to stand out and attract a unique customer base — individuals who wish to share their workspace with their furry companions. Introducing a pet-friendly policy to your coworking space isn’t just about accommodating pets; it’s about enhancing the entire shared experience.

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What Every Business Needs To Know About The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. employers with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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For instance, employers cannot include medical information in an employee’s general personnel file due to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of the most frequent types of these files are: Medical records for paperwork related to: Personal medical information. Medical leave of absence requests. Doctor’s notes.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

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Technology-related procrastination is relatively easy to stop by implementing a no-phone policy during the workday. Presenteeism is where a worker intends to complete their work, but an illness or medical condition brings their productivity to a screeching halt. How can you remedy this issue at your organization? What’s that?

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Ignoring Menopause In The Workplace Has Alarming Costs

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The impact of menopause on women’s work lives can present significant challenges, with 44% of working women reporting that their ability to work is affected during menopause, which can last seven years. awareness and proactive policies are still lacking in many workplaces. However, in the U.S., despite women comprising 56.8%

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

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it requires a firm culture that discusses recovery openly and strongly support it -both in action and written policy. and hopefully, they have supportive procedures and policies in place to help them." I am not a legal expert and do not claim to give any legal advice. in my experience.