Question Now that we’ve become a “remote first” company with most of our employees working from home, we’ve started hiring remote employees in other parts of […]
All new employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 on (or before) their first day of employment. Then, within three business days following their start […]
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, a three-judge panel from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted the stay on the OSHA vaccine-or-test mandate […]
A workweek is not the same thing as your hours of operation. Rather, it defines the 168-hour period (i.e., seven 24-hour days) in which you track your nonexempt […]
Ultimately, it’s your decision whether to cancel your holiday party. Some companies are forgoing an in-person holiday party again this year, while others feel like it’s […]
Any overtime worked by non-exempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the overtime was authorized. If an employee has worked overtime hours that you didn’t […]
Managing remote employees can certainly be a challenge. Here are some of the practices we recommend: Set measurable goals around quality of work. Whether employees get their work done […]
Question One of our employees has taken on a second job, and I’m concerned the additional work might hurt their performance or interfere with their work […]
Today, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced annual inflation adjustments for more than 50 tax provisions, including an increase in voluntary employee contributions to employer-sponsored healthcare […]
We answer questions about age discrimination, terminating remote employees, and when someone’s ability changes after an off-the-job injury. What is age discrimination? Age discrimination (sometimes called […]
As a broker, you’re constantly asked to do more for your insureds. You help your clients overcome challenges, and often you get to foot the bill for […]
Under a new law, employers can no longer force employees into arbitration on claims of sexual assault or sexual harassment. This new law invalidates previously signed […]
Stronger teams produce stronger results. High levels of team cooperation and amity can lead to higher levels of productivity and ROI. Pick the activity that works […]