We’ve all heard about people utilizing sites like Yelp to vent or praise businesses or glassdoor.com to rate employers. But what happens when a current or ex-employee raises an HR issue via a social media …
In a recent announcement by Amazon, they are implementing a pilot program, whereby teams of specialized employees including their managers, will work a 30-hour work week. The stated goal of the program is “to create …
Flu season is coming up and one of the biggest hazards might be your own employees, or you. Why? People coming to work sick. It’s rude, it’s selfish, and it doesn’t make anyone a hero.
“To me, job titles don’t matter. Everyone is in sales. It’s the only way we stay in business.” – Harvey Mackay
The owner of an insurance agency I know did an experiment. Sheila VanZile of Watermark Insurance printed business cards with two different titles: President and Queen. Over the course of time, she used both…
By now, you may have heard that on December 1, 2016, white collar exempt employees must be paid at least $913 per week ($47,476 annualized), or they will be eligible for overtime compensation for any …
Whether it’s office supplies, time theft, proprietary information or money, employee theft can create a significant cost for companies.
An employee making over 100k must surely be exempt, right?
If you get a letter offering to help with your FLSA classification, run as fast as you can to your lawyer: A handful of lawyers have been targeting businesses across the country with threatened collective …
After weeks or months of sometimes agonizing recruitment efforts, your new hire is finally starting! You are excited to welcome them on their first day, and the team can’t wait to meet them. But now …
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When it comes to FLSA regs, who are the Professionals?
“We’re not hearing any serious worries expressed yet, but after a couple years of strong economic performance, entrepreneurs seem to be tapping the brakes a bit.”
An interview question commonly posed to job applicants is, “Why do you want to work here?” In a labor market where qualified talent is in short supply, that question’s point of view could easily be …
Seriously, what factors qualify “Administrative” employees for the FLSA overtime exemption?
It was a simple enough requirement. When leaving the employer, the employee must leave the laptop along with the security password.
The FLSA changes are going into effect in a few short months. Many employers have been scrambling to decide how best to comply. Would it be best to just increase Joe’s salary to $47,476? Should …
How does this simple, yet addicting game impact the worker and employer?