MINIMUM WAGE UPDATE – JULY 2018
The U.S. Federal minimum wage has not increased since July 2009, as such, many states, cities, or counties have decided to vote into law, their own increase in the minimum wage. Some states have...
View ArticleDOCKING EXEMPT EMPLOYEE PAY
The application and rules for the federal FLSA salary basis test are often misunderstood and not administered accurately or consistently. First, let’s understand what the term “salary basis” means. An...
View ArticleADVANCED COMPENSATION ANALYSIS
In order to stay in line with industry trends and economic ups and downs, salary ranges should be compared to market each year. Adjustments to salary ranges may not be needed every year. Depending...
View ArticleALIGNING COMPENSATION WITH COMPANY CULTURE
Many organizations today are focusing on their company’s culture including determining their culture, deciding what it should be, aligning it with strategic goals, and transitioning to the desired...
View ArticleMERIT BUDGET ALLOCATION
A primary goal of any compensation program is to motivate employees to perform at their best. Most organizations have to pay for performance at least in the form of a merit pay system. An accurate,...
View ArticleSALARY STRUCTURES: WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR?
Established salary structures aren’t mandatory. There is no law that requires them, but they serve many useful purposes. Having salary ranges in place can ensure that salary decisions, from new hires...
View ArticleWHAT SHOULD AN EMPLOYER DO WHEN AN OTHERWISE QUALIFIED APPLICANT FAILS A DRUG...
First and foremost, CHECK STATE LAW! This remains a troubling issue for employers in states that have enacted medical marijuana laws and/or laws allowing for recreational marijuana laws. We have...
View ArticleEMPLOYERS MUST START USING NEW “FEDERAL CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT” NOTICE
Effective September 21, 2018, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that employers that use a third-party consumer reporting agency, to conduct background checks on employee applicants, use the...
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WHAT’S NEXT…JOINT EMPLOYMENT REDEFINED?
Have you noticed the flip-flop on Joint Employer Standards from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)? Currently, the standards are in flux. In 2015, the definition of a joint employer was...
View ArticleHUMAN RESOURCES ROLE IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Mergers and acquisitions are extremely challenging and even chaotic events. Therefore, it is critical that everyone involved has a clear understanding of their role in the process. Mergers and...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCES
Emotional Intelligence is about an individual’s ability to recognize and understand emotions and how it impacts their behavior and attitudes. Individuals who have a high degree of emotional...
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BENEFITS & PERKS–ATTRACTING & RETAINING TOP TALENT
In today’s tight job market, many employers realize that they need to take a closer look at their benefits package in an effort to attract and retain employees. How often have you found a qualified...
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HOW ABOUT A SIX HOUR WORKDAY?
Can a move to a six-hour workday increase productivity and the happiness quotient of employees and their families and at the same time increase productivity and company profits? In the U.S., more...
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EMPLOYEE RETENTION STRATEGY
Employee retention is important to organizations in order to facilitate achieving a company’s goals and objectives. HR leaders consider improved retention a high priority over the next five years....
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PLANNING AN OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY?
Hosting a holiday party has been a tradition among many companies as a way to reward employees, boost morale, and encourage team spirit. This year, fewer employers are planning to host a party....
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STRATEGIC ISSUES AND THE PAY MODEL
Perceptions of compensation vary. It is seen as a measure of equity and justice. Stockholders are focused on executive compensation. Legislators may view average annual pay changes as a guide to...
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U.S. HOTEL INDUSTRY WAGE GROWTH OUTPACES NATION
With unemployment shrinking to 3.7%, as recently reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor market is the tightest it has been in 50 years. New job openings continue to exceed the...
View ArticleTHE BOOMER GENERATION IN THE WORKPLACE
It is not uncommon for baby boomers to now work side by side with co-workers from generation X and generation Y. Each of the generations in the workplace today grew up in times with widely varying...
View ArticleMINIMUM WAGE UPDATE – JANUARY 2019
The current federal minimum wage, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), is $7.25 per hour which has been in effect since July 2009. States have the ability to set a rate that is higher than the...
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POTENTIAL FOR 2019 IN THE LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW AREA
While 2018 ushered in some important changes at the federal level in labor and employment law such as: The Fair Labor Standards Act is amended to address tipped employees and tip ownership The Tax...
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