by chris | Feb 20, 2019 | General News, Human Resources, Payroll
Question: Do we pay employees working remotely the minimum wage of the state where our headquarters is located or the state an employee does the work? Answer from Marisa, SPHR: Good question. It comes up a lot with employers who have people working remotely or at a...
by chris | Feb 11, 2019 | Business Tips, Human Resources
Studies show that employees are more likely to stay with their employer if they feel their needs are being met. With retention hinging on employers’ ability to dial in to employees’ needs, it’s not surprising that personalized benefits are gaining...
by chris | Jan 30, 2019 | Business Tips, Human Resources, Payroll
Some state minimum wage adjustments are tied to the consumer price index, but otherwise, cost-of-living raises are not required by state or federal law. You just need to make sure you’re paying any applicable state and municipal minimum wages. That said, if the cost...
by chris | Jan 23, 2019 | Human Resources
Unemployment Insurance Question We will be terminating an employee who’s been with us only a month. How do I ensure that they don’t get unemployment? Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: Unemployment insurance (UI) benefit claims can be difficult to contest. Most state...
by chris | Jan 11, 2019 | Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance
Time and labor (also called time and attendance) involves tracking employees’ start and end times, early departures, late arrivals, breaks taken and absenteeism. Payroll involves, among other things, making sure employees are paid correctly based on their...
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