Federal Law Alert: Upcoming Voting Leave Compliance Obligations

by | Sep 23, 2024 | Employment Law, Time & Attendance, Voting Leave

Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices. Voting Leave Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and sometimes those hours need to be paid....

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

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Business Tips, Time & Attendance

In general, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, you must pay them their full salary for that week. Deductions are allowed, however, for legally required withholdings and benefit elections. There are a handful of other situations in which a...

If an employee runs out of paid time off, do we have to allow them to take unpaid time off?

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Business Tips, Earned Paid Leave, Time & Attendance

It depends on why your employee needs the unpaid time off and what you’ve done in the past. In some situations, such as those that would be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or a similar state...

We’re planning to close the office a few days a week to save money. Do salaried exempt employees still get their full pay during these furloughs?

by | May 8, 2024 | Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance

Yes, salaried exempt employees must be paid their full weekly salary if they do any work during your designated seven-day workweek, including tasks as quick as checking work email or voicemail. As your goal is to save money, be sure the furlough covers the full...

My employees regularly forget to log out during their breaks and meal periods. I’ve told them countless times, and they just forget to do it. What can I do?

by | Dec 7, 2023 | Employment Law, Time & Attendance

Answered by the HR Experts There are a few steps you can take to help your employees remember to clock out for breaks and meal periods: Ask employees why they’re forgetting. There may be contributing factors worth addressing. You can also ask for feedback on what may...

How many hours can I assign to a part-time employee? Is there a limit?

by | Nov 22, 2023 | Employment Law, Time & Attendance

Answered by the HR Experts There’s no limit per se, but there are few factors you might want to consider: If the employee was looking for a part-time job when you hired them (and didn’t settle for fewer hours than desired), you may get pushback if you assign more...