by hanna | Jan 5, 2021 | Business Tips, Employment Law
According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively apply to remote workplaces, remote work...
by hanna | Jan 4, 2021 | covid-19, Employment Law, Human Resources
A new $900 Billion coronavirus relief bill became law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) will be extended. The answer is yes, but it’s an option not a requirement. Here’s what...
by hanna | Dec 16, 2020 | Employment Law, General News, Payroll
Effective January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour and $6.08 per hour for tipped employees. Additionally, the minimum salary for exempt white collar employees will increase to $700.97 per week, or $36,450 per year. This is only...
by hanna | Nov 30, 2020 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Question: Can a non-exempt employee manage another non-exempt employee? Answer from Kyle, PHR: Yes, it is completely fine for non-exempt employees to manage other non-exempt employees. In fact, employers are under no obligation to classify any employees as exempt,...
by hanna | Nov 30, 2020 | Business Tips, Employment Law
Answer from Megan, SPHR, JD: Requiring departing employees to give notice could jeopardize their at-will status (if applicable). To avoid this, I recommend requesting that employees provide notice instead of requiring it. Asking for notice as a professional courtesy...
by hanna | Oct 1, 2020 | Business Tips, Employment Law, General News
If you hadn’t engaged with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably have by now. The ADA comes up a lot these days, both with respect to confidentiality of medical information (like employee temperatures) as well as with reasonable...
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