April 14, 2022
Workplace investigations are a common necessity for many reasons—from harassment to conduct-related issues. Knowing how to conduct a thorough fact-finding exercise is key for reducing the […]
April 12, 2022
People love animals. Pet ownership in the US is at historic highs. Workers viewed pets in the workplace as a big perk before the pandemic, and […]
April 8, 2022
Safety cultures aren’t something you can create by just writing a check. They take dedication, time, and commitment. In fact, a successful safety culture also depends […]
April 1, 2022
Even in a solitary game like careers, teamwork and cooperation are keys to success. Challenge can be its own reward for teams, employees, and Tarnished alike. […]
March 30, 2022
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 […]
March 17, 2022
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 […]
March 16, 2022
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 […]
March 15, 2022
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 […]
March 3, 2022
There are many reasons you might want or need to track exempt employee time. For example, you may opt to track an exempt employee’s hours for […]
March 1, 2022
You’ve probably been hearing about the Great Resignation (or however you want to describe it) for months now. Even if you’re not dealing directly with increased […]
February 22, 2022
Question We’ve been both super busy and understaffed recently. Is there anything we can do during this time to help our employees avoid extra stress or […]
February 15, 2022
Do you offer health coverage to your employees? And does your group health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs? If you answered yes to both of those […]
February 4, 2022
No. It’s fine to classify managers as nonexempt. As a reminder, exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That’s the federal […]
February 8, 2022
When an employer receives a harassment claim, they have a legal obligation to examine the claim by conducting a thorough investigation. This includes the following steps: […]
February 10, 2022
Menopause (the time that marks the end of the menstrual cycle) and perimenopause (the time just before) can come with a host of symptoms. Anxiety, brain […]
February 14, 2022
It’s Valentine’s Day. School children are passing out cards to their classmates, romantic partners are giving and receiving presents, women are continuing to give “Galentine’s Day” […]