As Hurricane Irma swirls toward Florida, HR professionals are helping employees too busy at work to get ready for Hurricane Irma at home. Employers’ preparations include delivering hurricane supplies to workers, ensuring communication channels are open, readying payroll systems and complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
For employers who depend on employees reporting to work, even during a hurricane, firing no-show workers isn’t prohibited but should be avoided where possible, experts say.
