By Allen Smith, J.D. This spring, employers are expecting to learn about the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed changes to the overtime rule. It’s anyone’s guess how high the DOL may want to raise the salary level threshold for the white-collar exemptions to the rule, but it could be quite high. The reason for...
Thank employees for the work they do. My first boss would walk around the department on paydays and hand each of us our checks. When we would thank her, she would always say “No, thank you for the hard work. It is so appreciated.” She was a special lady and helped me build the strong...
Communication is key when it comes to employee relations. I’ve seen situations where rumors started due to lack of communication. The rumors were actually far more damaging than the truth.
A letter in the mail stated that People First, Inc., my company, was not in compliance with my Labor Law Poster. This disturbed me because as an HR Professional with over 40 years of experience, I knew I was in compliance with the law. That got me thinking though how many business owners out there would take...
By Roy Maurer Background screening may become more difficult for employers this year as they try to comply with new laws restricting access to candidates’ information. Legal developments include the heightened federal and state oversight of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in screening technology; the growing momentum behind “clean slate” and privacy...
No matter how small your business is, you should have an employee handbook. Even with one employee. It is wise to have the rules and policies documented and communicated to all.
I always recommend exercising caution when terminating an employee. You do not want to jeopardize the safety of your employees or you. When in doubt or if you have concerns, have the necessary witnesses and call for outside help with law enforcement. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Are you behind in filing your tax returns? I recently have been getting calls from people who are behind in filing their tax returns. Being “by the book” person that I am, I find it so hard to believe. I would not be able to sleep at night knowing I missed such important deadlines. But – not everyone...
Skills-based hiring will continue to resonate even as the economy cools. By Roy Maurer Talent acquisition (TA) professionals are staring a possible economic recession in the face as 2023 advances, causing some to consider pulling back on hiring. At the same time, employers that are experiencing a skills shortage will be focusing on retention and...
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