Business has slowed and we’re cutting back the hours of some employees. Do I need to reclassify them as part-time if they’re working fewer than 40 hours per week? Not necessarily. It’s up to you to decide how many hours employees need to work in a week to be...
Employee Benefits
From the HR Support Center: Our company is closing today due to inclement weather. Are we required to pay employees for this day?
The answer depends on whether the employees are exempt or nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempt employees must still be paid when you close due to inclement weather. Nonexempt employees, however, only need to be paid for actual hours worked, plus any...
Tuition Reimbursement: The Employer Advantage
We live in a fast-paced society where people are forever on the go. There's hardly ample time for work-life balance, let alone continuing education. Yet studies show that employees want opportunities for learning and development. According to a Gallup survey, 87...