An employee has requested a four-week medical leave to have major surgery. Do we have to hold his job for him?

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Employment Law, Human Resources

Answered by the HR Experts Your employee is likely eligible for one or more kinds of job-protected leave. For instance, he may be entitled to time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, a similar state family and medical leave law, or both. He may also be...

Maine PFML Contributions Begin January 1, 2025: Compliance Reminder

by | Nov 17, 2024 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources, Taxes

Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will launch next year. PFML is funded by employer and employee payroll contributions and is administered by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). It applies to all employers and employees. The MDOL will handle...

We’re considering demoting an employee. What questions should we ask ourselves to ensure we are making the right decision?

by | Nov 14, 2024 | Human Resources

Answered by the HR Experts Demotions, like other employment decisions, need to be handled carefully. You should ask yourself the following questions to ensure you are handling the situation fairly and legally: Do you have an employment contract with this employee...

What’s the difference between exempt and nonexempt and how do we know which classification to use?

by | Nov 12, 2024 | Human Resources

Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees who are entitled to...

How can we help our employees feel more comfortable providing feedback about their managers?

by | Nov 12, 2024 | Business Tips, Human Resources

Answered by the HR Experts Employees are often uncomfortable providing feedback about their managers because they fear workplace tension or retaliation, they aren’t sure what to say, or they don’t believe anything will change. The following practices can help address...

We’ve just hired a remote employee who will be working in a different state. Do we need to make a new employee handbook?

by | Nov 8, 2024 | Human Resources

Answered by the HR Experts You probably don’t need a whole new employee handbook, but you’ll certainly want to review the one you currently have in light of the laws in the state where the remote employee is located. As you may know, you need to follow the laws in the...