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September 08, 2010 Issues with interns usually revolve around whether or not they are paid. Therefore, the DOL has created rules on this topic. I will provide them to you, even though they do not answer your question exactly, because they will allow you to see that if the intern has been working for you […]
New IRS regulations define the way health insurers will pay fees under Section 9010 of the Affordable Care Act. In the rules, the IRS applies Notice 2014-47 and provides further guidance on how covered entities will pay the fees for 2015 and subsequent fee years. It also tells how covered entities will report and pay on behalf of […]
Guest Post by: Elaine Quayle Editor Business & Legal Resources, Inc. Ergonomics issues may have been on back burner, but there is new interest in reducing injuries caused by inferior ergonomic practices. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health finds that health problems associated with poor ergonomics compose the most prevalent lost-time injuries and […]
How many floating holidays (including Christmas week) are observed besides those already indicated above? (Exclude “personal days”) None 1 day 2 days 3 days 4+ days Exempt Employees 561 (65%) 124 (14.4%) 89 (10.3%) 33 (3.8%) 45 (5.2%) Nonexempt Empoyees 556 (64.4%) 123 (14.3%) 86 (10%) 30 (3.5%) 48 (5.6%) In chart form: Previous Next
Hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, floods, and other disasters have the potential to significantly impact business operations.
Two years ago, your company offered Bob a job, and he turned you down in favor of a newer, flashier start-up.
The prospect of greater automation in a variety of industries understandably has many workers worried about their long-term employment prospects. What is the likelihood of a given employee’s job being rendered obsolete by advancing technology? Even if the role doesn’t disappear entirely, the need for human labor could be drastically reduced.
Considering gifts for your employees this holiday season? Maybe a turkey or ham? Or perhaps a gift card to a local department store? Be sure you consider the tax implications before you give. Believe it or not, the Internal Revenue Service rules vary depending on the type of gift.
Below is a special report filed by Steve Bruce, a BLR editor attending the SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC this week.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we got expert tips on developing a disaster plan. Today, there’s more on some specific disaster-planning issues and an introduction to a policy program that will help you with your disaster policy and all your key HR policies. Who Calls 911? If somebody needs emergency medical services, or there is another emergency, […]