State Minimum Wage Increases for 2020 (Map)
Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2020.
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Assistants, Team Leaders, and Supervisors— Exempt or Not?
In yesterday’s Advisor,we learned exemption status of many specific jobs. Today, the tricky status of executive assistants, team leaders, and supervisors who perform nonexempt duties, plus we introduce the all-things-HR website, HR.BLR.com. Supervisors Who Perform Concurrent Duties Supervisors who perform both exempt and nonexempt work may still qualify as exempt employees under the law. For […]
Proceed with Caution When Rehiring Laid-Off Employees
by Kara Shea One hopeful sign that our economy is perhaps inching back in the right direction is the number of calls I’ve received in recent weeks from clients inquiring about hiring back employees let go during a reduction in force (RIF). Some employers have told me they’re contemplating bringing back certain positions, or even […]
What Should Be Included in Anti-harassment Training?
Does your organization provide anti-harassment training for employees and managers? One of the main reasons anti-harassment training is important is that employers have an obligation to provide a safe workplace—one that is free of harassment. If an employer does not take proactive steps to ensure such an environment, that employer will find it much more […]
Calculating Intermittent FMLA Time
Managing leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be burdensome. Intermittent FMLA leave in particular gets a bad rap because of the hassle of recordkeeping. Employers must be sure to accurately account for the time taken off from work, and they also must calculate the allowed time correctly—keeping in mind […]
How to write a strong termination letter
by Bradley T. Cave Writing a termination letter can be a daunting task, knowing that much can rise or fall on what the letter says. A few straightforward strategies can help you prepare a termination letter that manages the risks that accompany all termination decisions. What to leave in, what to leave out Obviously, a […]
Ask the Expert: Do Owners Count as Employees for FMLA?
We’re trying to determine whether we need to include owners in the when deciding if we fall under FMLA. We have 3 owners who are not in payroll (K-1) and 48 employees in payroll (W-2). Do owners count as employees for FMLA?
Ask the Expert: Job Interview for Employee on FMLA?
Question: Can an employer have an employee out on FMLA come in for an interview for an internal position that they applied for?
Ask the Expert: How Should Employee Car Allowance Be Paid?
Can a car allowance be paid on a standalone check without any receipt? Or should this be paid via payroll and to be taxed? Thank you for your inquiry on car allowances paid by employers.
Supervisors’ Most Common Performance Appraisal Mistakes
Yesterday, we shared the results of BLR’s 2014 Performance Management survey (BLR is CER’s parent company); today, the rest of the results.