Source: ADP® HR Tip of the Week The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay most employees overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek (some states require overtime in additional situations). The FLSA allows for exemptions from the overtime requirement for certain employees who work in...
Source: ADP® HR Tip of the Week Over the past several years, retaliation has become the most frequent complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In fact, 56 percent of the complaints filed with the EEOC in 2021 included a claim of retaliation, up from 37.4% in 2011. What is retaliation and what steps...
Source: ADP® HR Tip of the Week More employees have been working remotely in the last few years, and this can raise questions about an employer’s responsibilities with respect to workplace safety for these remote workers. Here are a few key points about these responsibilities. The Law The federal Occupational Safety and...
Source: ADP® HR Tip of the Week Managing HR responsibilities isn’t always easy, but it can be even more difficult if employees have negative attitudes about HR. Here are eight ways you can help foster positive sentiments and build trust in your HR function: #1: Communicate clearly and effectively. Be straightforward and communicate...
Source: ADP® Tip of the Week 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. Myth #1: At-will employment means you can fire an employee for...
Source: ADP® HR Tip of the Week Managing HR responsibilities can be a daunting responsibility when you are running a small business. To help, we created a checklist that you can use to help audit your HR policies and practices. Hiring: Develop policies and practices that result in quality hiring decisions and...
By Rosemarie Lally, J.D./SHRM Takeaway: Employers should not rely on conclusory language in contracts regarding employees’ status as salaried professionals. A federal appeals court found that material factual questions remained in dispute regarding whether a public employer proved that its staff nurses were paid on a salary basis and that employees working in...
Reasonable suspicion for conducting a drug test refers to specific, objective, and documented observations of an employee’s behavior, appearance, or performance that indicate possible substance use or impairment. It requires more than a hunch or rumor and must be based on facts that can be articulated clearly. Here are the key elements of reasonable suspicion:...
By Annabel Pollioni/SHRM Takeaway: This case shows that an employer can avoid liability on a failure-to-accommodate cause of action if the employee making the request is seeking a second chance to prove they can perform the essential functions of a position instead of an actual accommodation. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
By Allen Smith, J.D. Despite the spread of remote work, clear inclement weather policies can reduce workflow disruption and ensure wage and hour compliance for many businesses. “All employers with brick-and-mortar facilities should consider establishing inclement weather policies, especially if there is any requirement to work in the office,” said Joe Mulherin, an...
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