One of the scariest moments an employer can have is sitting with an auditor, investigator or litigator and failing to properly answer the #1 question they will ask: “What made you think you could do it this way?” Properly answering this question can mean that you pay what it costs to fix the problem, but are […]
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Members Only: Break Time for Nursing Mothers
Hey Warriors! Welcome to another Members Only special post. Today, I am providing you with a little more info on the Nursing Mothers Break requirements most of you should be observing when necessary. I have included a short explainer video and a FAQ sheet you are able to download in pdf format. Please comment and let me […]
Here is a chance to audit-secure one of your policies! Do You Have a Nursing Mothers Policy and Procedure? Do you allow nursing mothers to express milk as per federal law? Does your private location for this activity meet federal and state specific guidelines? When the mother exercises her right to this break, does anyone […]
Have you ever wondered how to calculate overtime when a worker has 2 rates of pay? Well, today is the day you find out! Here is a link to an easy breezy way to calculate overtime when a worker has two rates of pay. This is a calculator sponsored by the Texas Workforce Commission. Very […]
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Members Only: Pop-up Webinar #3 Update on the Status of the Final Rule for Overtime Exemptions
Hey Warriors! Welcome to another Members Only Pop-up Webinars for 2017. Today, I am updating you on the latest happenings with the Final Rule for Overtime Exemptions. Please comment and let me know if you have questions. Enjoy and BeAuditSecure! Transcript: Hey good morning compliance warriors, it’s Lisa Smith, just touching base with you on a […]
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Members Only: Pop-up Webinar #2 Our New I-9 and Penalties for Technical Errors
Hey Warriors! Welcome to another Members Only Pop-up Webinars for 2017. Today, I am reminding you of a few basics and explaining the increased penalties for “technical” errors that e-Verify will NOT protect you from incurring! Please comment and let me know if you have questions. Enjoy and BeAuditSecure! Transcript: Hey compliance warriors, Lisa Smith here […]
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HelpDesk Tool-Kits – Payroll and HR Updates – January 2017
We have recently made several Payroll and HR updates to our HelpDesk Tool-Kits. Specifically, “by state” wage and hour law updates for 2017 (Payroll Tool-Kit) and human resources law updates: federal and by state (HR Tool-Kit). Do you want to see specific tools or other HELP in one of our Tool-Kits? Please, contact us and tell us […]
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Members Only: Pop-up Webinar #1 Update on the Final Rule for Overtime Exemptions
Hey Warriors! Welcome to the first of my new Members Only Pop-up Webinars for 2017. I am planning to do these when news is breaking or when there is just a really great topic I need to address. Please comment and let me know if you like this format. They will be short and you […]
The New Year is approaching and it is time to raise the pay of your minimum wage employees in more than 20 states and local areas. Are you ready? Check out these State Minimum Wage Changes for 2017. Alaska: $9.80 per hour. Arizona: $10.00 per hour. The minimum wage is also scheduled to increase to $10.50 […]
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Blocked Overtime Rules Leave Employers with a Dilemma
Did you announce new classifications and pay increases that you now want to take back? If so, you are not alone. But, what now?