HR Tips

End-of-Year Bonuses: Overtime & Tax Considerations for 2023

Monday, December 4, 2023
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Many employers reward and recognize high performers with a bonus, especially toward the end of the year. If you award bonuses, there are several overtime and tax rules to consider. Here’s an overview of some of these rules to help you as you close out the business year in 2023.

How to Prepare Your Workplace for Flu Season

Monday, October 30, 2023
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The flu season typically runs from October through May and can have a significant impact on the workplace and productivity. Here are steps you can take now to help protect the health of your employees.

Proposed FLSA Overtime Exemption Rule: What You Need to Know

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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On Aug. 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would increase the minimum salary required to qualify for exemptions from overtime for administrative, professional, executive and highly compensated employees. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the proposed rule.

10 Myths About Employee Terminations … Busted

Friday, September 1, 2023
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The end of the employer-employee relationship is an inevitable part of running a business and requires special care. To help you manage your next employee separation, we address some common misconceptions about the termination process below.

Employee Layoffs: Important Steps to Consider

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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One of the most difficult decisions an employer can make is to lay off employees. However, sometimes it's a necessary decision for the best interests of the business. When faced with a layoff, consider the following to help you manage the process.

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Employee Layoffs: Important Steps to Consider

Monday, July 31, 2023
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HR Tips

One of the most difficult decisions an employer can make is to lay off employees. However, sometimes it's a necessary decision for the best interests of the business. When faced with a layoff, consider the following to help you manage the process.

Review the selection criteria carefully.

 

Long COVID and Guidelines for Providing Reasonable Accommodations

Sunday, July 2, 2023
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Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 experience long-term effects from their infection. This is known as Long COVID, which can include a wide range of ongoing health problems that can last for weeks, months or years. 

Under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer.  

How to Complete I-9s for Remote Employees

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The Form I-9 (I-9) is used to verify a new hire's identity and work authorization. Employers must ensure that each employee properly completes the I-9 at the time of hire. Completing an I-9 can be more complicated for employees who are working remotely, especially now that a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) temporary policy that allowed virtual inspection of documentation in some cases is about to expire on July 31. 

Time Management Skills Every Employee Needs

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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Poor time management skills can result in missed deadlines, dissatisfied clients and increased overtime costs. To help avoid these types of situations, here are some time management techniques to share with your employees.

7 FAQs About Moonlighting Policies

Monday, April 3, 2023
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More than four million American workers held both a full-time job and a part-time job at the same time in 2022, according to the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. A few hundred thousand more workers held two two-full-time jobs at the same time in 2022. When employees have a second job in addition to their full-time job, it is often referred to as moonlighting.

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