Managing Your Employees

Your star employees keep you smiling every day, while poor performers have you pulling your hair. And it’s usually easy to identify … Read more

Are you aware of the latest proposed overtime regulations by the Department of Labor (DOL)? Don’t feel bad if the answer is … Read more

Did you know that numerous states and cities now grant paid sick leave for employees to address health issues without fear of … Read more

For HR managers and small business owners who are compliance sensitive and want to stay current on employment laws, being informed on … Read more

An employer’s right to discipline employees for actions outside the workplace is not always clear-cut. Even in states covered by “at will” … Read more

Unless you live under a rock, avoiding political discussions has become virtually impossible these days. An unconventional campaign and presidency have set … Read more

Political conversations have spilled into every area of our lives, including our workplaces. And while workplace discussions about the latest news topics … Read more

In early 2017, we brought your attention to a growing trend with the minimum wage: With no activity at the federal level, … Read more

As an employer or manager, you’re responsible for keeping workers safe. This includes preventing violence in the workplace. According to the Occupational … Read more

Did You Know? A recent small business compliance survey by ComplyRight reports that: 84% of participants have an employee handbook or formal written policies … Read more

As Americans, we have a right to free speech. But does that protection apply to the workplace? Many people wrongly assume the … Read more

Employee attendance tracking — always knowing who is absent, how often and why — can help you spot troubling patterns and address … Read more

Sometimes employees have a legitimate reason for arriving late or calling out at the last minute. But when tardiness or unexcused absences … Read more

The recent decision by the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) to reinforce the classification of marijuana as an illegal drug has left … Read more

If you run a small business, you know how easy it is to get buried in a flood of paperwork. That’s why … Read more

With the sweep of hard-hitting stories dominating the headlines in recent months, you might think sexual harassment claims are the primary area … Read more

In most cases, the decision to approve or deny an employee’s leave request is reasonably straightforward. Has the employee earned the time … Read more

A federal court in Texas has struck down the controversial overtime rule that would have more than doubled the salary threshold for … Read more

Every year, employers that meet certain criteria (100+ employees, or 50+ employees for those with federal contracts) must disclose to the Equal … Read more

If you have personnel, you have paperwork. Knowing what records to keep and for how long are the keys to staying compliant … Read more

When it comes to job-protected employee leave, most discussions center around the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). That federal law permits eligible … Read more

An employee policy manual or handbook is a valuable tool for outlining company rules and expectations. Just as important, a current, compliant … Read more

Due to a delay of the new electronic recordkeeping rule issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers can strike … Read more

​Wage and hour laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are complicated — particularly for small businesses without the benefit of … Read more

Even if your business employs just a handful of workers, establishing workplace guidelines is worth the effort. Putting company rules in writing … Read more

As you may have heard, the overtime rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) is on hold due to a last-minute move by … Read more

FLSA Overtime Rule Blocked: What Employers Should Do Next The Department of Labor (DOL) overtime rule is now “on hold” due to a … Read more

Time is running out for businesses to prepare for a federally mandated change that will affect the way overtime is paid to … Read more

As a result of the new FLSA rule raising the minimum salary to $913/week, many formerly exempt or “salaried” employees will become … Read more

In this digital age, electronic documentation is gaining traction over the traditional “paper trail.” Transitioning from paper to electronic documentation can save … Read more

The Department of Labor recently finalized overtime regulations that will affect nearly every U.S. business. Under the new rule, most workers earning … Read more

OSHA already requires most businesses to keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses through Form 300A — Summary of Work Related Injuries and … Read more

On May 17, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new overtime rules that will greatly impact most U.S. employers. The highly … Read more

A novel concept less than 10 years ago, cloud computing is rapidly changing the way companies do business. Now, rather than store … Read more

All eyes are on the proposed overtime regulations, which are expected to be finalized sometime in 2016. As of November 2015, the … Read more

“Having choices today can attract better employees. Those who can’t be onsite can still contribute.” “Commuting wastes time, energy and gas. Telecommuting … Read more

Absenteeism carries a hefty price tag of thousands of dollars each year. According to a 2005 “Shiftwork Practices” study by Circadian, unscheduled … Read more

It’s 40 minutes into an employee’s shift and he’s nowhere to be found. Worse yet, you haven’t heard from him about coming … Read more

Wage and hour violations are a frequent source of trouble for employers, where abuses under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) can … Read more

A proposal to update overtime eligibility regulations would impact millions of workers. Because these proposed regulations could affect your business, keeping abreast … Read more

Social media is a powerful communication tool that can connect people all across the world. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram – just … Read more

Hurricane season runs from June until November. Every winter brings the chance of blizzards and extreme cold. Destructive tornadoes or floods can … Read more

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), nonexempt, hourly employees are entitled to receive overtime at one-and-a-half times their regular rate of pay … Read more

With the stress and strain of everyday life, employees need vacations more than ever. But if your vacation policy is unclear or … Read more

OSHA requires employers to conduct job hazard analyses, which are written descriptions of job tasks, potential hazards, and preventive methods to avoid … Read more

One out of every five employees does it. Nearly two-thirds of employers allow it. Over half of your job applicants want it. … Read more

Enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Equal Pay Act (EPA) requires employers to pay men and women equal pay … Read more

In an ideal world, you’d know about employee absences weeks or even months ahead of time. For regularly planned absences, make sure … Read more

When an employee shows up to work sick, it creates a disruptive environment. All the coughing and sneezing is unpleasant for more … Read more