‘Open Hiring’ May Have Its Place, but Beware of ‘Hiring Roulette’
A new method for building a workforce has been getting attention lately, and it’s a philosophy that turns conventional wisdom about hiring on its head.
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Employers May Challenge Suspicious FMLA Leave Requests
by Kara Shea The following case provides some hope for employers that find themselves continually dealing with suspicious leave requests under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It shows that you don’t have to accept a medical certification form at face value. HR Guide to Employment Law: A practical compliance reference manual covering 14 […]
Sales Comp: All About How You Split the W-2 Pie
Schum, a Senior Consultant at Compensation Resources, Inc. in Upper Saddle River, NJ offered his tips for sales compensation design at a recent webinar sponsored by BLR/HRhero. For example, Schum says, here’s how one organization might split the sales compensation W-2 pie: Sample Sales Compensation Mix Tier Scope of Accountability Base Salary (Fixed) Bonus (Variable) […]
The Connection Between Effective Communication and Employee Retention
The business world is ever-changing, and internal communication has always been a cornerstone of effectively managing that change. But the significance of effective communication has been magnified post-pandemic as employers and employees navigate the return to the office. Poor or insufficient communication can swiftly escalate to increased turnover, particularly when transparency is perceived as lacking. […]
Proposed Comp Time Law and Overtime Regs: What’s the Connection?
You’ve probably heard by now that the U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a new law that allows private employers to offer employees comp time in lieu of overtime pay. That law has not yet been passed in the U.S. Senate but what if it is? How will it impact your compensation plan? Will […]
Theft was Gross Misconduct, but Inconsistencies May Make COBRA Ineligibility Less Clear
When an employee is terminated due to “gross misconduct,” the termination is not considered a qualifying event, and an employer does not have to offer Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) coverage to the ex-employee (or his or her covered spouse or dependents). Neither the statute, legislative history, nor regulations specifically define the term “gross […]
Bonuses? Great, But Legal Pitfalls Abound
Bonuses are an integral part of many companies’ compensation packages because they: Are an expression of goodwill from employer to employee. Exemplify a personal touch and may evoke loyalty and dedication. Allow organizations to manage pay for performance Can be used as an incentive to retain top performers or to attract new employees Allow the […]
Court Blocks Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate in 3 States
On Tuesday, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.
Four Ways to Tell if Your Perks Will Work
Do your employees and bottom line a favor—think before you dole out those trendy benefits.
Surprise! You Are the Accounts Receivable Department Now
There is, perhaps, no corporate position that has undergone more changes in responsibility than that of a Human Resources (HR) manager. Often among those changes is the added responsibility of operating accounts receivable (A/R).