Can we tell employees not to talk about their pay with each other?

Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: Generally not. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) grants all non-supervisory employees (not just those in unions) the right to organize and engage in “concerted activity” for the purpose of mutual aid or protection....

The Struggle to Hire and What Businesses Can Do About It

If you’re finding it difficult to hire employees, you’re not alone. Bloomberg reports that many small businesses are struggling to find people who currently want to work—in fact, 42% say they have jobs they can’t fill. The number of people quitting jobs right now is...

How to Calculate Severance Pay

Although there is no legal requirement to offer severance, many companies provide it to employees after their employment is terminated. In general, severance pay is based on length of employment. You may decide to offer a week’s pay for every year of service, or a flat amount based on six weeks’ pay. When provided, it’s given either as a lump sum or paid over a number of weeks.

When Should You Pay Your Employees More?

It is true that you do get what you pay for. For years, since the recession ended, companies have been pinching pennies to ensure they won’t face another downturn. But how can you reconcile this with salaries for new employees? Are there reasons you might want...