By Leah Shepherd A new ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alters the standard employers must use to determine whether someone qualifies as an independent contractor. In the June 13 ruling, the board concluded that the makeup artists, wig artists and hairstylists who work at the Atlanta Opera are employees, not independent contractors....
My accountant said I didn’t have enough taxes deducted from my paycheck. It could be that the W-4 was not completed correctly. Another more common reason is when a person works multiple jobs and receives multiple paychecks, each paycheck calculation is based on that pay being the only pay that person is receiving. When all...
One of the mistakes I’ve seen employers make when calculating overtime in a biweekly pay period is to look at the total of 80 hours rather than looking at each week of work separately. For example, if someone works 32 hours one week and 48 hours a second week, they will not pay overtime because...
Conducting safety meetings in the workplace is crucial for promoting a safe and healthy working environment. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to conduct an effective safety meeting: Plan ahead: Determine the frequency and duration of your safety meetings. Create a schedule and communicate it to employees in advance so they can plan their participation...
By Allen Smith, J.D. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced in the spring regulatory agenda that it will issue the proposed overtime rule in August. But regulatory agendas are the agencies’ predictions of when rules will be issued and aren’t set in stone. The DOL has been announcing the release of a proposed overtime...
Workers’ compensation premiums can be a confusing calculation to business owners. There are several factors that are considered while doing this calculation. First, each job is assigned a specific classification code. Each job code has a different rate and is determined by industry standards. Next, the total amount of payroll for each job code is...
Clear communication is essential for effective management and fostering a positive work environment. Here are some tips for improving communication with your employees: Be transparent: Share information openly and honestly with your employees. Keep them informed about company updates, goals, and any changes that may affect them. Transparency builds trust and helps employees feel more...
By Kathryn Mayer A growing number of private employers—including Allstate, Target, KPMG and Nike—are recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday as employers eye diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) efforts in their benefits strategies. Nearly 4 in 10 employers (39 percent) now offer June 19 as a paid holiday, according to new data from Mercer. That’s up...
There are many different types of employment applications. Your first step is to ensure the application is not asking questions that could get you in trouble. Second, you want to make sure you are gathering enough information to make a sound decision on whether you want to pursue the applicant. You neither want to waste...
By John Egan Restaurant owner and operator Jamal Wilson has a lot on his plate these days. Wilson, the founder and owner of a small chain of food halls, opened his first location, The Hall on The Yard in Orlando, in 2021. The Florida food hall has nine restaurants with 60 employees. Soon, Wilson will...
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