by kayla | Nov 12, 2019 | General News
As of January 1, 2020, the minimum wage for the state of Maine will rise to $12 per hour. Tipped employees or those that receive direct cash compensation will see an increase from $5.50 per hour to $6 her hour, and salaried employees will see a minimum salary level...
by kayla | Nov 7, 2019 | General News
Question: We’ve seen an uptick in complaints from employees. Is this cause for concern? Answer: The mere fact that you’re getting more complaints than normal isn’t necessarily something to worry about. The increase in complaints could be a sign that there are now more...
by | Oct 28, 2019 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources
Question: Does presenting a termination as a layoff reduce the risk of an unlawful termination claim? We have a new manager who’s not performing well that we want to let go.Answer from Kim, SPHR, SHRM-SCP:No. In fact, it could create more risk. If the terminated...
by | Oct 21, 2019 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources, Payroll
Question:We’ve heard from staff that one of our employees suffers from chronic back pain. We’re concerned that this employee’s job duties may be aggravating their condition. Can we ask them about this? Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: No. Unless you have objective...
by | Oct 16, 2019 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources
Question: Can we ask an applicant why they are leaving their current job?Answer from Kyle, PHR:Yes. While it’s fine to ask this question during the interview, we recommend you collect this information ahead of time by asking about it on an employment application. In...
by | Oct 3, 2019 | General News, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that you keep accurate records of nonexempt employees’ hours worked. As a result, you developed a timekeeping system. However, there may be times when your employees’ time sheets need to be adjusted. Are you allowed to...
