When Should You Pay Your Employees More?

It is true that you do get what you pay for. For years, since the recession ended, companies have been pinching pennies to ensure they won’t face another downturn. But how can you reconcile this with salaries for new employees? Are there reasons you might want...

Must-Have Items for an Employee Handbook

Once you have more than a handful of employees, it’s time to publish an employee handbook that lays out what you expect as an employer, your company’s commitment to employment, as well as safety laws and regulations. An employee handbook can also protect you if you’re...

Confused About Time and Attendance Rules

There are a lot of misunderstandings about what employers have to do — as opposed to what is simply customary — for nonexempt employees. “Nonexempt” typically refers to employees who are not managerial and who thus are generally subject to the Fair Labor...

What Are the HR Confidentiality Rules?

  HR has a responsibility to the employer as well as to employees. That’s why concerns about potential discrimination or harassment issues need to be balanced with limiting employer liability and guarding against lawsuits. Employees need to know that...

Occupational Safety and Health Act First-Aid Kits

The Occupational Safety and Health Act provides guidance and information on developing effective first-aid arrangements for every workplace. The purpose is to minimize the consequence of injury or illness until the services of a practitioner or nurse are obtained. For...