What is the purpose of a performance improvement plan? Can’t we just terminate employment for poor performance?
The use of a performance improvement plan (PIP) can help reduce the risk inherent in any termination. A PIP is used to help employees whose performance has slipped, become...
Federal investigators with the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) routinely look for companies and organizations with illegal pay practices.
The WHD enforces the federal minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, child labor and other requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. When investigators uncover violations,...
We have had a few employees ask if they can take time off to vote. Do we need to allow that?
Yes, you may need to allow employees time off to vote, and you may even need to pay them for it.
The specifics will depend on...
More and more employers are using background checks as a regular part of the hiring process, and it's easy to understand why. When it comes to the need to protect your business, your workforce and your customers, the stakes are high. The Society for Human Resource...
Many business owners who have been penalized for labor law violations never realized they were noncompliant. But we all know that ignorance is no excuse. Here are common FLSA violations to avoid:
1. Misclassifying Employees
Any employer who fails to follow DOL rules regarding classification is risking...
We have good reason to suspect an employee has been stealing from the register. How should we respond?
It is recommended that you suspend the employee and conduct an internal investigation. You may also want to report the theft to law enforcement depending on the circumstances.
An...
Occasionally, employees want or need to be away from work after they have used up all their accrued vacation, paid sick leave, and paid personal time off.
For example, an employee may be out collecting Workers' Compensation benefits for months, even a year or more. So,...
It's standard operating procedure for marketers to segment customers according to their value to the organization, to ensure that those who are most vital to the growth and profitability of a company are well-cared-for and don't disappear. The same needs to be done with regard...
We rehired a former employee. Do they need to fill out the new hire paperwork again?
The company has some discretion here as to whether to collect a full rehire packet or not. We generally recommend that the employee fill out the paperwork again. Keep in...
