by chris | May 8, 2019 | General News
In an effort to further reduce the gender pay gap, Maine has joined a growing number of states and municipalities that have banned salary history inquiries. The state amended the Maine Human Rights Act, which already included pay equity provisions, to include the...
by chris | Apr 9, 2019 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources
We live in a fast-paced society where people are forever on the go. There’s hardly ample time for work-life balance, let alone continuing education. Yet studies show that employees want opportunities for learning and development.According to a Gallup survey, 87...
by chris | Feb 28, 2019 | General News, Human Resources
Under Title I of the ADA, employers with 15 or more employees must provide reasonable accommodations to eligible disabled employees — unless the accommodations will cause undue hardship for the employer or pose a direct threat to the safety of those in the workplace....
by chris | Feb 28, 2019 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources
At worst, discussing salaries at work is akin to opening a Pandora’s box. It can, for example, cause tension between employees, resentment toward management and a hostile work environment. To prevent this outcome, you might consider developing a policy that...
by chris | Feb 28, 2019 | Business Tips, General News
What is the GDPR?In January 2012, the European Commission created a proposal to reform data protection rules across the European Union (EU). Passed on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a major component of this reform. The rules within the...
by chris | Feb 20, 2019 | General News, Human Resources, Payroll
Question: Do we pay employees working remotely the minimum wage of the state where our headquarters is located or the state an employee does the work?Answer from Marisa, SPHR:Good question. It comes up a lot with employers who have people working remotely or at a...
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