Employers are required to provide employees with notice of their rights as employees. For small businesses, the familiar break room posters may be all that’s needed. Once a business grows beyond a few employees at one workplace, however, an employee handbook may be in order. Since an employee handbook may appear in court, it is … Read more
How many businesses do you know that say they have an open-door policy when it comes to listening to employees? How many of those businesses actually have an open door that employees feel comfortable walking through to speak their minds? Not many, right? That is an example of a company culture that can actually sap … Read more
There are many types of discrimination employers must avoid when hiring employees. One that is often overlooked is discrimination based on citizenship status. The cases discussed below demonstrate the risks associated with this form of discrimination, whether it is discrimination based on being a U.S. citizen or not being a U.S. citizen but being legally … Read more
The millennial generation is entering the workplace and causing the more seasoned employees to roll their eyes and shake their heads. Having four different generations working together is challenging, but being willing to learn the experiences that shaped each one helps bring understanding and solutions. The newest generations are exactly where the older generations were … Read more
Salary Deductions for Exempt Employees The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempts certain classes of employees from their overtime payments requirements. The most common of these are administrative, executive, and professional employees. To be classified as exempt, employees must usually satisfy two criteria or tests – the salary basis test and duty tests. To meet … Read more