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OSHA finishes update of anti-slip and fall rules

The new rule is under Subpart D of OSHA regulations and is referred to informally as the Walking Working Surfaces section. This revised rule is estimated to apply to over 100 million employees.

January 4, 2017

Can the winter blues be a disability?

The holidays are over, it’s cold and dark and we have a long way to go until spring. Most of us at some point or another will feel the effects of the winter blues, from …

January 1, 2017

Michigan’s minimum wage to increase in January

The new year will kick off with a raise for some Michigan workers; at least those making minimum wage.

November 22, 2016

New I-9 form to be used starting January 22, 2017

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that starting January 22, 2017, all employers in the United States will be required to use a new version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility …

November 11, 2016

Using FMLA to play hooky leads to termination

FMLA is a law that requires strict adherence. Any variation of the application of the law could lead to liability, including personal liability for the person making the wrong decision in an FMLA case.

October 31, 2016

To be or not to be exempt: What we’ve learned

Let’s take a moment to review the key takeaways we’ve learned throughout the series and make one final observation concerning employee benefit programs.

October 31, 2016

Survey finds impending wage and hour exemption rule change causing employers to restrict work flexibility

A “snapshot study” conducted by the compensation association, WorldatWork, finds that 49% of employers that responded to their survey anticipate decreased workplace flexibility for the affected employees.

October 20, 2016

Can wearable fitness device data be used to defend employment litigation?

Many employers actively support the use of fitness trackers such as Fitbits in their workplace wellness programs. The goal is to encourage employees to have healthier lifestyles in order to reduce the organization’s healthcare costs.

October 17, 2016

Exploring the new FLSA changes and its impact to workplace schedules

To be or not to be Exempt? In today’s article, we will look at how changing a salaried employee to non-exempt could impact an organization’s work flow and scheduling needs.

October 3, 2016

DOL sick leave final rule expected

The Department of Labor (DOL) is expected to release a final rule this week requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to provide their workers with at least seven days’ paid sick leave per year.

September 29, 2016

Banning inquiries into applicant salary histories

There is a growing line of thought that salary history of applicants is not relevant when negotiating salaries of new hires. In fact, the pundits believe that applicant salaries should be set based on market …

August 26, 2016

Employee theft costs more than you think

Whether it’s office supplies, time theft, proprietary information or money, employee theft can create a significant cost for companies.

August 22, 2016

Beware potential FLSA scams by attorneys

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 …

July 19, 2016

New overtime regulations will impact recruiting and retention

Come December 1st, recruiting and retention will likely become a bit harder for many organizations—and for some organizations, a lot harder.

July 6, 2016

Complexities of paying a salary to a non-exempt employee part 3

Over the last several weeks, we have issued a series of articles covering the three different methods you can use to pay a non-exempt employee a salary plus overtime: Fixed Salary for a Set Number …

June 27, 2016

Complexities of paying a salary to a non-exempt employee – part 2

Last week, we identified three different methods you can use to pay a non-exempt employee a salary plus overtime: Fixed Salary for a Set Number of Hours, Fluctuating Work Week (FWW), or a Belo Contract.