Working at Home — the New Reality
Before the pandemic, about half of American workers were working from home — more than double the fraction who worked from home at least occasionally in 2017-18. While some jobs just can’t be done at … Read More
Out of the Box: Rethinking Employee Benefits
Below are some especially unusual benefits. Of course, no company offers all of these, and only a few may be practical for your company. The idea is to get you thinking about what you can … Read More
Telecommuting as a Reasonable Accommodation
Telecommuting is a work arrangement that enables employees to perform their job duties at an approved alternative work site — typically, from home. Though telecommuting has made huge strides over the past decade, its adoption … Read More
Make Compensation Management Work for You
Compensation management is a specialized HR discipline that involves the planning, development and implementation of monetary (e.g., wages) and nonmonetary (e.g., benefits) pay strategies. The goal is to enact consistent policies that promote equitable compensation … Read More
When Employees Cross State Lines
Do you have employees who live in one state and work in another? You may run into this if: Your company is located near a state border. You have employees who travel to job sites … Read More
A Wake-Up Call
By Justin Shadel It was all a dream… in 2003, I used to sell newspaper advertising! From 2003 to 2009, print was the preferred media over the internet when it came to advertising. Online advertising … Read More
Has your Business been Punched in the Mouth?
By Jeremy Turley Business owners were all punched where it hurts the most—the bottom line. Thanks to the Cares Act and other legislation, our government is giving you a fighting chance to swing back. It’s … Read More
Know the Rules on Unemployment Claims
Unemployment benefits are provided through a federal-state unemployment program, which is funded largely by federal and state taxes imposed on employers. The Internal Revenue Service enforces federal unemployment tax laws. The state unemployment agency oversees … Read More
Five Steps for Converting an Hourly Employee to Salary
You might decide to move an employee from hourly to salary because he or she has been promoted or given more responsibilities. Or maybe you want to simplify payroll-cost estimation, as salaried employees are usually … Read More
10 Steps Toward a Regular Employee Review System
It seems no one likes employee reviews. Managers are nervous about giving them, and employees are nervous about receiving them. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The key is to make sure everyone … Read More
Changes to 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2020
Every year, the IRS takes a fresh look at 401(k) contribution limits and makes changes as necessary. Below are some of the more significant changes for 2020: Contribution limits for employees who participate in 401(k) plans, … Read More
Can Employees Discuss Their Salaries at Work?
Can Employees Discuss Their Salaries at Work? To prevent this outcome, you might consider developing a policy that prohibits employees from discussing their pay with their co-workers. But before you do that, remember that you may run afoul of federal law.