The Chicago City Council has approved an Ordinance (O2016-2678) that will require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees beginning July 1, 2017. Eligible Employees: To be eligible for paid sick leave under the Ordinance, the ...

In a continuous review of statutory requirements, ADP has determined that if an employer is making contributions for an employee, to either a medical or health savings account, not part of a Cafeteria 125 plan, the amount of the employer's contribution is excluded from ...

Employers can regulate the on-duty conduct of their employees as long as they do not violate any law in the process.  But can an employee's off-duty conduct also be regulated?  What if an employee's conduct contradicts and employer's moral or political beliefs?  Below we ...

When it comes to employee conduct, an effective disciplinary process can often help correct a problem before it becomes a performance issue. This HR Tip provides guidance for proactive measures to prevent performance issues, and a checklist for handling performance issues when they do ...

ADP Workforce Now v11 was released to all clients on July 15, 2016.  This was an important release as it included enhancements in the areas of: Benefits Connections Marketplace APIs Payroll Portal Time & Attendance  An additional release for ADP ...

Overview.  As previously reported, in January 2016, the EEOC first announced proposed changes to the EEO-1 report that would require certain employers to report pay data and hours.  Taking into account the public comments provided by employers on the EEOC's initially proposed changes, ...

Employers are required to comply with numerous laws governing their workplace at both the federal and state levels. Some laws apply regardless of the size of your workforce, while others only apply if your workforce contains a certain number of employees. Below you will find a recap of ...

Direct deposit allows employers to electronically transfer employees' net pay into their bank accounts. This eliminates the need for employees to receive a paper check and can help employers save money. If you haven’t already implemented direct deposit, you may have asked whether ...

For many of us, the summer season means fun-in-the-sun (warm temperatures, vacations, and barbecues). Unfortunately, for outdoor workers and people with certain chronic illnesses, summer can mean difficulty breathing, an increased risk for heat related illness, and other issues. According to ...

On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released final rules that will substantially increase the minimum salary requirement to qualify for exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s White Collar exemptions.  A brief overview of the final rules, effective December 1, 2016, ...