Ask the Expert: What Are the Rules for Mileage Reimbursement?
When an employee uses a personal car for work, are employers required to reimburse mileage? Are they required to reimburse at the IRS rate or is this just the recommendation?
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New Study Shows Remote Worker Trend on the Rise
Trends towards remote work are rising, with no end in sight. That’s according to a recent survey by Upwork. Today we will look at highlights of the survey, as well as get some answers about the topic from Upwork’s Zoe Harte, Senior Vice President of HR and Talent Innovation.
Watch Out for Scope Creep in Flexible Work Arrangements
Despite best intentions and nondiscriminatory business motivations, some groups of employees may reap more of the benefits of flexible work arrangements than others simply because their circumstances make such options more attractive to them. Accordingly, you should take steps to ensure flexible work arrangements are offered and implemented without discrimination on any prohibited basis. In […]
Compensation Trends to Watch in 2023
It’s a complicated time for HR professionals when it comes to employee compensation and retention strategies. On the one hand, the labor market remains tight, despite some high-profile tech layoffs, and inflation is contributing to expectations for record salary increases heading into 2023. On the other hand, lingering recession fears have caused many employers to […]
Ask the Expert: Employee ‘Exhausts’ FMLA, Now Spouse Has Serious Health Condition
Question: If an employee has exhausted 12 weeks of FMLA for himself in the calendar year but now has a legal spouse with a serious health condition, can he take an additional 12 weeks?
Employee or Independent Contractor? Right to Control Is Key
A continuing point of contention in employment law revolves around who is an employee versus who is an independent contractor. The issue seems to come up often in wage and hour cases and workers’ compensation or unemployment claims.
The Future of Payroll Has Arrived, and It’s Instant
Today, takeout or groceries can be at your doorstep minutes after ordering. Burger King is delivering food to those caught in L.A. traffic jams. Nearly everything in our lives has adjusted to “Smartphone Time” and can be had instantly with a swipe.
The 5 Company Perks Your Staff Expects and How to Build on Them
A recent survey of 1,000 office workers by Adler Business Gifts found that 97% of employees expect company perks as part of their employment package. We all know how much recruitment can cost, so retaining your staff is more important than ever. If your business isn’t already offering a benefits package alongside your basic salary, […]
4 Ways to Improve Your Return-to-Work Training Plan
Businesses are beginning to reopen, and I’m sure many folks are excited to get back into the swing of things. Working remotely is part of our DNA at Articulate, so our employees were better prepared than most for the shelter-in-place orders prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But even we struggled to find a new normal […]
The Importance of a Meeting Agenda
It can be extremely challenging to get a group of colleagues on the same page at work. With more than two or three individuals, coordinating via e-mail can be inefficient and ineffective. But often, the meeting setup that takes the place of that cumbersome e-mail chain fails to deliver the desired outcomes and ends up […]