Lauren Brown

Lauren is an aPHR®-certified member of the Marketing team at Bernard Health. She writes about healthcare insights, employment law, and HR solutions.
Lauren Brown
    5 Books That Every HR Professional Should Read
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 6, 2021

    Staying on top of your HR skills and knowledge isn’t always easy when there’s a lot on your to-do list. However, taking the time to read books from...

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    Do Employers Have to Pay Employees for Onboarding?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | May 4, 2021

    Yes, employers must pay employees for onboarding. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), time spent on onboarding—including completing paperwork,...

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    2021 Dependent Care FSA Limit Increase Details
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 21, 2021

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 introduced multiple provisions to provide assistance to organizations and individuals who have been impacted by...

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    Email Template for a Job Rejection Letter
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 13, 2021

    Denying candidates a job opportunity is never easy, especially if the candidate was a strong contender for the position, or if you need to send...

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    Email Template to Extend a Job Offer to a Candidate
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 9, 2021

    When bringing on a new teammate, it's common for hiring managers to extend a verbal job offer over the phone and, once accepted, send a written...

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    What is an HR Audit and How Should Employers Conduct Them?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 18, 2021

    HR audits are not only a useful tool in determining strengths and weaknesses in a department, but they also help make sure the organization is...

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    What is the PRO Act and What Should Employers Know About It?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 12, 2021

    The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the most sweeping labor reform bill since 1935. Known as the PRO Act, this legislation would...

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    HR Employee Record Retention Guidelines in 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 11, 2021

    Though HR teams and employers are used to filling out and storing employee documents, it can easily get overwhelming to keep track of employee...

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    What is Workers' Compensation?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 10, 2021

    Workers’ compensation is a crucial component of protecting both employees and organizations. While the concept of workers’ comp is...

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