Can we require that employees give notice before quitting?

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Business Tips, Employment Law

Answer from Megan, SPHR, JD: Requiring departing employees to give notice could jeopardize their at-will status (if applicable). To avoid this, I recommend requesting that employees provide notice instead of requiring it. Asking for notice as a professional courtesy...

Maine Law Alert: 2021 Earned Paid Leave and Minimum Wage

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Earned Paid Leave, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance

Minimum Wage On January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour. The tipped employee direct wage will increase to $6.08 per hour. Earned Paid Leave Starting on January 1, 2021, employers that have 11 or more employees working in Maine must...

Four Steps to Take When an Employee Is Diagnosed with COVID-19

by | Nov 30, 2020 | Business Tips, covid-19

As COVID-19 infection rates continue to climb, it’s imperative that organizations respond quickly when an employee is diagnosed. Here are the steps employers should take: Notify Employees  Employees should be notified of potential exposure in the workplace, but they...

One of my employees has requested time off to vote. My state doesn’t require voting leave, but this employee works in a different state and we have employees located across the country. What do I need to do here?

by | Oct 23, 2020 | Human Resources, Time & Attendance, Voting Leave

Answer from Kyle, PHR: If an employee of yours works in a state with a voting leave law, you will need to comply with that law. Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours to vote, and many of those states require some or all of that time to be...