by kayla | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rachael | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rachael | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rachael | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rachael | Sep 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by rachael | Sep 7, 2023 | Human Resources, Uncategorized
Answered by the HR Experts: Yes, you can tell nonexempt employees that they shouldn’t read or respond to messages when they’re not scheduled to be working. When communicating your expectations, it may be beneficial to investigate why these employees are checking email...
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