Ask the Expert: Military Service and Intermittent Leave
Is an employer required to allow for intermittent time off due to military service? Can an employer require employees to provide proof of the need for intermittent time off?
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EEOC Sees Uptick in Sexual Harassment Charges, Lawsuits Filed in 2018
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) new report on sexual harassment data for fiscal year (FY) 2018 shows a more than 50 percent increase in sexual harassment lawsuits filed by the agency and a more than 12 percent increase in the number of charges it received over FY 2017.
Not All Benefits Are Made Equal
Some benefits will, by default, benefit some employees but not others. Sometimes, this is a result of the employees who choose to utilize them. Sometimes, it’s because not all employees are eligible for certain benefits. But sometimes, it stems from a difference in employee familial status: Married employees with children often get a better deal […]
5 Reasons for Hiring Professionals to Be Optimistic for 2023
Despite looming recession fears, iHire’s latest research suggests the talent acquisition space appears cautiously optimistic for 2023. In surveying over 500 U.S. employers for our 2023 “Hiring & Job Search Outlook Report,” we found that 42.7% were concerned about an economic downturn, yet 68.1% expected to increase their hiring volumes in 2023. Furthermore, 49.5% […]
How to Create a Winning Total Rewards Strategy in 2025
In 2025, companies aiming to stay competitive will need to transition from fragmented compensation and benefits programs to a unified total rewards strategy that aligns employee support and expectations with core business objectives. This strategy should cover every aspect of the employee experience—from employee well-being and compensation to career growth. By implementing a comprehensive, […]
Ask the Expert: Can We Switch Payroll Frequency?
Our payroll runs every two weeks right now for both salary and hourly employees. If we switch the payroll to semi-monthly is this allowed or legal especially for hourly employees? We handle payroll for our employees in several states–California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas.
Ask the Expert: Can We Exhaust PTO During FMLA Leave?
Can we require an employee to exhaust PTO while on FMLA?
FMLA confusion: Employers grapple with forced leave, pay for reduced schedule
Questions regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can get tricky. For example, if an employee is off work because of a medical condition, can the employer start the FMLA clock ticking even if the employee doesn’t want his time off counted against his FMLA leave allotment? And what about an exempt employee who […]
What Is Predictable Scheduling?
Have you seen the recent trend of legislation related to predictable scheduling? Or maybe you’re wondering what constitutes predictable scheduling and how it might affect your organization? Let’s take a look at what this topic is all about and why it’s been in the news (and in ongoing legislative efforts) recently.
How to Develop Career Maps for Your Employees
According to research highlighted by Inc., the top reason employees leave their current companies is because those companies aren’t offering them career advancement or promotional opportunities.