So, what is this Gig Economy we hear so much about? Have you heard of Lyft, Uber, Fiverr or UpWork? These are just of couple of the websites businesses can turn to when filling a specific need for a short-term (or even long-term) project. The freelancers (on-demand workers) on these sites are the bricks in the wall […]
Wage and hour complaints are one of the fastest rising issues in employment law. An employee policy manual is one major way employers can show they made significant efforts to “clearly communicate” to all employees the intent to obey the law on all issues. That is of course assuming the policy manual is written to […]
The BIG 2016 Presidential Election is only a few weeks away. How will you handle employees who wish to vote on election day? Voting laws vary from state to state. Does your company have a written policy and procedure that accurately reflects the voting laws in your state?
The BIG 2016 Presidential Election is only a few weeks away. How will you handle employees who wish to vote on election day? Voting laws vary from state to state. Does your company have a written policy and procedure that accurately reflects the voting laws in your state?
Some say the overtime rules will never see implementation in December. Is this true? Who is trying to block the rules? Read one…
USDOL is famous for requiring three years’ of payroll information during a FLSA investigation. They often assess civil money penalties when FLSA violations are determined to be “willful”. So, what is the actual definition of the word willful?
Take a look at these 4 mistakes even smart managers make that can cause burnout. If not kept in check, these things will sabotage a career and a business. Managing a business is tough work. Brother International–the maker of printers, scanners, and other office gear–has surveyed small business owners annually for the last six years. In […]
Read this account of a recent investigation by the Department of Labor (DOL). A small convenience store in New Hampshire found out the hard way employers must Pay Overtime or Pay Double Damages.
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HelpDesk Tool-Kits – FLSA and FMLA Updates – August 2016
August 2016 saw several updates to our HelpDesk Tool-Kits. Specifically, FLSA and FMLA updates to our Human Resources and Payroll Tool-Kits. Do you want to see specific tools or other HELP in one of our Tool-Kits? Please, contact us and tell us what you need. We want to put all of the Help we can […]
Can you fire an employee who refuses a flu shot? Read on…