
The DOL’s announcement of a new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has many employers scratching their heads. What are … Read more
The DOL’s announcement of a new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has many employers scratching their heads. What are … Read more
Do you have a social media policy for your business? If you haven’t created one with clarity surrounding what is and isn’t … Read more
The days when an employee handbook only covered a handful of key issues, such as breaks, dress code and time off requests, … Read more
Policies addressing violence and weapons in the workplace are essential for all employers. But they’re often ignored by small businesses. If you … Read more
Although you’re free to establish discretionary time off policies that best suit your business, you must provide certain leaves of absence under … Read more
It’s easy to think of employee recordkeeping as nothing more than an administrative function and let good recordkeeping habits slip. Before you … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not require every business to keep illness and injury records. Certain low-risk industries are … Read more
Time and pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are often confusing for small business owners. The FLSA is a … Read more
Business owners and employers know how much paperwork is involved in hiring and managing staff. And properly maintaining employee records is not … Read more
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If you run a small business, you know how easy it is to get buried in a flood of paperwork and manual … Read more
Time and pay rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are complicated — particularly for small businesses without the benefit of … Read more
Social media is a powerful tool for sharing information and exchanging ideas. From Facebook and Twitter to LinkedIn and Instagram, these platforms … Read more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the nation, employers must carefully weigh the impact of new and existing employment laws on … Read more
An employee policy manual or handbook is a vital resource for any responsible, law-abiding business. But beyond the legal protection it provides … Read more
What used to be the rare exception for a handful of employees has become more mainstream. Today, flexible scheduling is a reality … Read more
When employees show up to work with a cold or flu, they open the door to all sorts of issues. All the … Read more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires covered employers to provide employees with emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and … Read more
In most cases, the decision to approve or deny an employee’s request for time off is reasonably straightforward. Does the employee have … 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
Cloud computing is dramatically changing the way companies do business. The term originated in the ‘60s from the cloud symbol used in … Read more
Who doesn’t dream of having unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)? Well for some employees, this dream is becoming a reality. Many major … Read more
Wage and hour violations are a frequent source of trouble for employers, where Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) oversights can but businesses … Read more
The wait and uncertainty regarding potential new overtime regulations are over. On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a … Read more
If you manage hourly employees, it’s critical to accurately track all of their hours worked. If you cheat an employee of hours, … Read more
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
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
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
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
Due to a delay of the new electronic recordkeeping rule issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers can strike … 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
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
A proposal to update overtime eligibility regulations would impact millions of workers. Because these proposed regulations could affect your business, keeping abreast … 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
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
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