Maine PFML Contributions Begin January 1, 2025: Compliance Reminder

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...

Law Alert: Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting

Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Expanded Electronic Reporting Due March 2 Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2023 are required to post Occupational Safety and Health...

Can we store completed Forms I-9 electronically?

Answered by the HR Experts Yes, you can store completed Forms I-9 electronically. However, per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services any electronic storage system must include the following: Reasonable controls to ensure the system’s integrity, accuracy, and...

When can we deduct from an exempt employee’s pay?

Answer from Eric, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: In general, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, you must pay them their full salary amount. Deductions are allowed, however, for legally required withholding and benefit elections. There are a handful of other...

When does the Form I-9 need to be completed?

Answer from Monica, SPHR, SHRM-CP: All new employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 on (or before) their first day of employment. Then, within three business days following their start date, they must submit acceptable proof of their identity and eligibility to...

5 Things to Know When Hiring Seasonal Employees

Seasonal job positions are integral to many businesses—big and small—remaining operational. These positions are typically filled during a company’s busiest or peak business time when extra help is needed (holiday rush), or a particular season that corresponds to the...