HR’s Role in a Recession

The prospect of a recession has many businesses and their employees worried. During an extended economic decline, sales drop, jobs disappear, and productivity decreases. Companies have less revenue to invest, and their customers have less money to spend. With their...

Payroll Management Inc. Welcomes New Vice President of Operations

Payroll Management Inc. is pleased to welcome Bernie Ouellette to our leadership team as Vice President of Operations. Throughout his 30-years’ experience in operations management, Ouellette has guided strategic development for several prominent organizations, most...

Federal Law Alert: Voting Leave Compliance

Election Day is almost here, so as an employer, now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws. Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and many of those require at least some of that time off to be paid. The advance notice...

Vermont Law Alert

Vermont Expands Crime Victim Leave Vermont has amended its crime victim leave law, which applies to employers of all sizes. An employee who is an alleged victim of a crime or delinquent act is now entitled to take leave to attend a related criminal proceeding that...

Maine Law Alert: Alert Icon Maine Bans the Box, Expands EEO, and More

Maine has banned the box, added familial status and status as a domestic violence victim to its list of classes that are protected from employment discrimination, and added caring for a sick grandchild as a reason to take family and medical leave. All changes are...

Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours?

Employees are spending a lot of time on their phones (scrolling social media, browsing the internet, listening to music or podcast). Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours? Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal...