Question: Can an employee returning from FMLA leave be placed in a different role? Answered by the HR Experts: Generally not. Upon return from FMLA leave, employees must be restored to the same job or one nearly identical to it with equivalent pay, benefits, and other...
A recent Cengage Group survey reported that 41% of respondents would prefer to get a certificate that would instantly qualify them for an in-demand job rather than obtain a college degree. These people are excellent candidates for "new-collar worker" positions. What is a new-collar worker? According...
Just as you allocate assets to a combination of stocks, bonds, cash, and other investments, you may want to consider allocating retirement assets among tax-deferred, tax-free, and taxable accounts for a potentially greater retirement income. FIRST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TAX DEFERRAL Like many Americans, you probably...
Question: Do managers need to be classified as exempt? Answer: No, it’s fine to classify managers as nonexempt. You are under no obligation to classify any employee as exempt, even if they meet the criteria under the Fair Labor Standards Act. You could have an entire...
Conflict is inevitable but, if left unresolved, can be a hindrance to productivity, safety, or could even escalate into harassment. Your organization's culture is crucial to effective conflict management. Here are four simple rules that can apply to all parties involved: BE NICE. Not only in words...
On Monday, May 27th, we will celebrate Memorial Day in honor of all the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country. As we prepare to remember our fallen heroes, Payroll Partners would like to remind you that since...
Do you run a small business? Have you hired bookkeepers to manage your accounting and payroll processes? The payroll process might seem like something you can manage manually. However, calculating wages, reporting taxes and paying attention to other payroll deductions are very time-consuming responsibilities. That’s why...
Parents paying for school-age children’s day camp this summer may be eligible for the federal child and dependent care tax credit (CDCC). Note that it’s available only for the expense of day camp, not overnight camp. But there is more to it. WHO QUALIFIES? The CDCC...
Question: Are there questions or topics we should avoid during the hiring process? How can we be sure we don’t accidentally get into one of those topics? Answered by the HR Experts: You should avoid asking questions that could be viewed as discriminatory or that infringe...
Yes, you can allow staff to choose their own schedule, including what their day off will be as long as you include this in the time off policy in your Staff Handbook. Staff that chose their own days off throughout the week often run into...