One of the things I do want to point out as far as minimum wage goes, we talked about exempt and non-exempt. States have a different minimum wage requirement than the federal government. And I believe it’s like 24 states that have a higher minimum wage than the federal minimum wage. The state of Florida...
Well, the big one is the minimum salary requirements. I would say right now that’s the big, that’s the hot topic that everyone’s talking about. What I have to say is, and I hate to use this as an excuse, but we gotta see what happens in the elections. Cause as soon as that president...
Workers’ compensation (often abbreviated as workers’ comp) is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill because of their job. It’s designed to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of lost wages for employees who are injured on the job. Generally, workers’ compensation benefits are available...
By Erika Rahman While several companies are putting in-office mandates back in place, we can’t avoid the fact that hybrid and remote workforces will continue to exist, whether you like them or not! So, rather than harumphing or scratching your head trying to figure out how to connect hybrid team members, embrace this not-so-new...
A small business owner should register with the government. And again, any questions that, that employers may have can contact me or a CPA to find out exactly what they should be doing right now. But, once this is established and enforced, there are hefty fines and penalties if you don’t register with this financial...
The difference between exempt and non-exempt, and that’s defined by the Department of Labor, it is not defined by the employer or the owner. There are different classifications of exemptions. There can be an executive exemption, an administrative, a professional, a sales. And so the important thing is to go on the Department of Labor’s...
There is much talk and reading material on working in a positive team environment and the importance of a healthy team. A team that works well together affects the bottom line of a business. Customers experience first-hand when employees are treating them in a happy, friendly, professional way. When employees are happy in their job,...
By Allen Smith, J.D. California’s “right to disconnect” bill would harm businesses and employees if it is enacted, legal experts say. SHRM opposes the bill. The bill, AB 2751, would require an employer to establish a workplace policy that provides employees the right to disconnect from communications from the employer during nonworking hours, said...
Oh, I’m so glad you asked that question. It’s a big concern that that employers have right now, because as of July 1st, employers were paying employees a salary, which not paying overtime, which really is exempt, not salary. And now the Department of Labor issued a regulation that says as of July 1st, if...
An HR (Human Resources) Consultant plays a critical role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s HR practices. Their responsibilities can vary widely depending on the needs of the client, but generally, an HR Consultant performs the following tasks: HR Strategy and Planning Developing HR Strategies: Formulating long-term HR strategies aligned...
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