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...

Do I need to post labor posters if I have remote and on-site employees?

by | Oct 18, 2024 | Human Resources

Question: We have remote and on-site employees. Do we have to post hard copies of required labor posters in the workplace, or can we provide only electronic ones on our internal web page for all employees to see? Answered by the HR Experts: As you have remote and...

Connecticut Law Alert: Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law

by | Oct 12, 2024 | General News, Human Resources

Beginning January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s paid sick leave law—which currently covers employers with 50 or more employees in the state and only applies to service workers—will be significantly expanded to cover almost all employees and employers. Below are some of the...