by hanna | Mar 17, 2021 | Business Tips, Human Resources
Does your employee handbook have a coating of dust on it? Was it last printed in 2008? If so, it’s probably time for an update. This important company asset is distributed to new employees during their onboarding and orientation, but it may be beneficial to you and...
by hanna | Jan 25, 2021 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources
Question: Is there a downside to screening the social media accounts of job candidates? Answer from Kyle, PHR: There can be downsides, yes. First, screening social media accounts creates extra risk. You could be exposed to information about a candidate’s protected...
by hanna | Jan 4, 2021 | covid-19, Employment Law, Human Resources
A new $900 Billion coronavirus relief bill became law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) will be extended. The answer is yes, but it’s an option not a requirement. Here’s what...
by hanna | Nov 30, 2020 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Question: Can a non-exempt employee manage another non-exempt employee? Answer from Kyle, PHR: Yes, it is completely fine for non-exempt employees to manage other non-exempt employees. In fact, employers are under no obligation to classify any employees as exempt,...
by hanna | Nov 30, 2020 | Earned Paid Leave, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance
Minimum Wage On January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour. The tipped employee direct wage will increase to $6.08 per hour. Earned Paid Leave Starting on January 1, 2021, employers that have 11 or more employees working in Maine must...
by hanna | Nov 13, 2020 | Human Resources
Answer from Kyle, PHR: It means there’s always a risk that a terminated employee could make an issue of the termination, claiming that it was discriminatory or based on some other illegal reason. (There’s also the risk that they will bad-mouth your organization on the...
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