Work used to be something you got paid to do and the place where you did it. That changed almost two years ago to the day. Maybe, according to the Centers for Disease...
Employment classifications can be troubling territory. One wrong move and your business could be hit with major fines or even a lawsuit. Businesses can be subject to...
Hiring managers often ask potential candidates the age-old question, “What is your greatest weakness?” Trying to frame themselves in as positive a light as possible,...
Even the most dedicated employees need a break sometimes. Paid time off is an essential component of your employee benefits and compensation package. As such, your PTO...
Final regulations issued Nov. 24, 2021, raised the minimum wage for non-exempt employees working for federal contractors to $15, from $11.25, effective for new and...
Last year, the Department of Labor released a trio of documents advising employers with 401(k) plans about cybersecurity. The DOL is backing up the advice in those...
Your employee, Joe, has always been a great worker. He shows up on time, does his job well, and is generally liked by coworkers and customers. However, lately...
When Elaine, an experienced marketing executive at a New York frozen food company, began working on a campaign for a new product, she quickly ran into a problem. The...
The Employee Benefits Security Administration has had an on-again, off-again approach to whether employers can allow 401(k) investment choices to promote social,...
Having a great employee handbook helps new employees understand expectations and ensures that all staff members are on the same page in regard to conduct and procedures....
You can use it to get into baseball stadiums and to get through security lines at some airports. What is it? Biometrics. A company takes a photo of your eyes and a...
Len, Janet’s boss, saw Janet talking on the phone for an extended length of time. He assumed it was a personal call, when actually she was talking to a client. Instead...
You may consider yourself an open-minded and accepting individual, but some of your customers may have different views when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues and human...
Although it makes for a good political headline, nothing is free.
Group health plans are required to cover the cost of over-the-counter covid test kits, up to eight...
If you think you’re immune from an employee lawsuit alleging a breach of fiduciary duty over the investment choices you offer in your 401(k) plan, think again. The ink...
Employers depend on their workers to perform the tasks asked of them. When an employee decides to ignore a request from a supervisor, business owner, or another person...
Whether you’re training a new employee, covering for someone out, or learning a new job duty — it’s a nightmare to scramble to learn a new task with little...
It’s a new year with new rules. New laws and court rulings have changed the already complicated Human Resource landscape for California employers. Recent...
