by hanna | Dec 16, 2020 | Employment Law, General News, Payroll
Effective January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour and $6.08 per hour for tipped employees. Additionally, the minimum salary for exempt white collar employees will increase to $700.97 per week, or $36,450 per year. This is only...
by hanna | Dec 7, 2020 | Business Tips, covid-19, General News
Answer from Emily, PHR: We would certainly recommend not having an in-person event this year, which could put your company, employees, customers, and community at risk. If your event spreads the virus, your employees could become sick, much of your workforce may need...
by hanna | 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...
by hanna | 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...
by hanna | 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...
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