State Paid Leave and Time Off Laws with Upcoming Changes
Paid time off is a common benefit offered by many companies to their employees as part of their total compensation package. While federal law does not require any such paid time off, many states have regulations that require employers to offer employees paid time off and/or paid leaves of absence in some form. We know […]
Scary HR Stories: Real Workplace Nightmares
Along with leaves starting to fall and the aroma of pumpkin spice filling the air, signs of Halloween are everywhere. While others see spooky or fun symbols of the holiday, they made us reflect on some of the scariest HR stories we have heard recently. Ghosts: “We had an employee just disappear on us. He […]
Workplace Update: How to Make Legal Employment Decisions in 2025
I speak with clients every day who want to terminate an employee for poor performance, unacceptable attendance, or personality clashes. They are concerned, rightfully so, about the impacts on their business by either keeping an employee who is not meeting expectations or by letting them go in this litigious time. It can seem like a […]
Pay Transparency: A New Standard
The Pay Transparency trend is no longer a trend; it’s a reality. Across the United States, many state-level laws and local ordinances are being enacted to increase transparency in salary negotiations and in the overall hiring process. Just this year, five states have added new text and regulations relating to pay transparency requirements. On a […]
State of Immigration in the Workplace
President Trump’s administration has made or proposed significant changes that will impact how companies do business and manage their workforce. Among the most drastic actions we have seen is immigration, which is unsurprising given its focus of attention during the campaign and from his supporters. President Trump has stated he intends to deport up to […]
Federal Judge Strikes Down DOL’s Overtime Rule
The federal minimum salary threshold for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional (EAP) exemption is once again $684 per week (annualized to $35,558) and $107,432 per year for Highly-Compensated employees after a federal court in Texas reversed the DOL’s increase announced earlier this year. While previous injunctions applied to specific plaintiffs, this ruling applies to all […]
DOL Exempt Minimum Salary – Now What?
While legal challenges have been requesting an injunction until the question whether the DOL has the right to increase the salary threshold is determined, no such injunction has been issued as of this writing. Therefore, all employers must prepare their response to the new rule which goes into effect July 1, 2024. In April 2024, […]
Changes As Your Company Grows
Congratulations!! Your company has grown, business is booming, and you have hired more employees to help you meet the new demand. Not every company is able to say they are having that success. Did you know… As you add employees, the number of employment regulations your company falls under changes as well. So, while you […]
Employment Trends & Challenges for the Year Ahead
A new year means new employment laws, trends, and challenges. Here are some of the important trends we are following as we enter 2024. General Trends Uncertainty With the volatile political climate heading into the 2024 presidential race, inconsistent predictions for the economy, and escalating incidents of violence, employees are facing new challenges at and […]
SICK EMPLOYEES
Question: A few of my employees have shown up for work sick. I appreciate their dedication, but I’d rather they not come to work when ill. Can I send them home and require that they use their sick leave? Answer: Yes, you can. Recognize that there may be reasons why employees are showing up sick that might include: […]