There’s an old joke about an executive who worries that training their employees will be a bad investment because they might leave, to which the sage CEO says, “What if we don’t train them and … Read More
If your business operates in a location that is at least occasionally subject to severe weather conditions, it’s a good idea to have a clear and detailed policy on the subject. The major topics you’ll … Read More
Terminating employment always comes with risk, even when it’s done for good cause. You can reduce this risk by using progressive discipline. As its name suggests, progressive discipline involves a progression of disciplinary actions with … Read More
Work-life balance has frequently been outpolling money as the most important factor for employees! So what can employers do in the summer months when employees have more scheduling conflicts than usual? Depending on the nature … Read More
In this digital age, stories of employees who made disparaging remarks about their employers and were immediately given the boot are not in short supply. Kimberley Swann was fired in 2009 after calling her workplace … Read More
Today the Department of Labor announced the new salary threshold for certain employees to qualify as exempt from minimum wage and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s White Collar Exemptions. Effective December 1, 2016, … Read More
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a game-changer in the works, and it will likely go into effect—meaning you’ll start to feel it—this year. We trust that you are already on alert, but just in … Read More
Workplace attire has evolved over the last few decades, so the answer to “what should employees wear to work” has become increasingly complex. There is no right or wrong dress code, save those that violate … Read More
The Affordable Care Act has been the biggest overhaul of the health care system with the goal of expanding access to insurance, increasing consumer protections, and emphasizing prevention and wellness. Its purpose is to also … Read More
The American Payroll Association’s (APA) 32nd Annual Congress included a virtual workshop called “Multi-State Taxation.” The workshop was conducted by Steve Hodgson, CPP, APA Director of Payroll Training. The webinar included discussion on where an … Read More
