by kayla | Jan 2, 2020 | General News
Below are five common mandatory registrations for employers. 1. Federal Employer Identification Number To do business as an employer, you must obtain an Employer Identification Number from the Internal Revenue Service. An EIN consists of nine digits and is unique to...
by kayla | Dec 23, 2019 | General News
Answer from Celine, SHRM-CP: Yes, I would recommend investigating the allegations even though the accusing employee has left the organization. If your investigation shows that harassment occurred, I would recommend taking disciplinary action as appropriate. ...
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 dojodigital | 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 dojodigital | 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...
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