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An employee has been with the company for almost 2 years and is always on time and present. However, they have recently stopped showing up for their scheduled shifts. We learned that the employee has fallen into a deep depression which is restricting the individual from having contact not only with our company but also […]
By Chris Ceplenski, BLR Managing Editor, News “The pendulum for benefits responsibility has swung back over to the employer.” “We saw a drastic rise in enrollment in our high deductible health plan (HDHP) when we renamed it an HSA plan.” “Benchmarking against your competitors is important, but don’t be a copycat.” “Eliminate the benefits-speak and […]
More employers are investing in “total well-being” programs that address areas such as financial and emotional health, according to the 7th annual survey on corporate health and well-being from Fidelity Investments Benefits Consulting and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH). The survey revealed employers are adding programs that help their workers manage stress, improve […]
Here are two interesting questions related to deductions from final paychecks of employees. Both are interesting scenarios and serve as reminders to employers that their state laws should be referenced before making decisions about deductions from pay. Question 1: I have question about the last paycheck that I am paying to our employee. Employee has […]
By Chris Ceplenski, Managing Editor, News ‘Hot jobs’ is a term HR professionals are certainly familiar with, but what does it really mean? And how can you determine whether these hot jobs are a critical to your organization? Finally, what kinds of rewards or compensation should you be giving those employees in hot jobs who […]
By Chris Ceplenski, BLR Managing Editor, News A number of the sessions at WorldatWork’s 2016 Total Rewards Conference touched on—and sometimes focused significantly on—the importance of effective communication with employees regarding their benefits.
Can you pay an exempt employee a bonus for working on a company paid holiday?
I have two questions regarding the salary threshold for exemption. 1) Can a rental discount for an employee who lives onsite at an apartment community managed by his employer count toward the salary threshold for overtime exemption? 2) If a salaried exempt employee takes Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave during the year, does […]
Is an employer required to allow for intermittent time off due to military service? Can an employer require employees to provide proof of the need for intermittent time off?
While the Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that the unemployment rates of certain segments (especially those 18 to 25) of veterans continues to trend above national rates, employers stay committed to actively recruiting and hiring veterans.