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...

State Law Alert – Maine: 2024 Minimum Wage Increase

Effective January 1, 2024, Maine will enact the following changes: The statewide minimum wage will increase to $14.15 per hour. The tipped employee wage will be $7.08 per hour; combined with weekly tips, the minimum must total at least $14.15 per hour. The minimum...

Is there a limitation on the length of time that an employee can be classified as a temporary employee?

Answer: No. There are no federal laws defining how long an employee can be considered “temporary.” The time frame can vary based on an organization’s budget considerations and business needs. For example, an organization may only need to hire employees for...

Can we provide a monetary gift to candidates as a ‘thank you’ for interviewing?

ANSWER: Yes. You can give a candidate a thank you gift, monetary or otherwise, when they interview with you. We would recommend establishing a process for providing thank you gifts to ensure consistency and equity in determining who receives them. You could provide a...

Can we limit which states our remote employees work in?

ANSWER: Yes. In general, you can determine work locations for your remote employees and choose not to hire or employ anyone in specific states. Business and operational costs as well as state or local employment laws may factor into this decision. If you do decide to...

What is pay transparency, and how does it help employers?

Answered by the HR Experts Pay transparency refers to sharing information about pay with applicants, employees, and possibly the entire world. While some states and localities require that employers include a pay range with job postings, many employers now choose to...