Human Resources

From the HR Support Center: Do We Have to Pay Overtime to an Employee Recently Switched to Exempt?

We recently promoted an employee and switched her to salaried exempt. Do I need to pay her the overtime that she worked before I gave her the promotion and raise? Yes, the employee is still eligible for the overtime she worked prior to when the exemption...

06 August, 2018

From the HR Support Center: Does an Employee Working Over 40 Hours at Two Locations Need To Be Paid Overtime?

We have an hourly employee who will be working at two different locations and under two titles, 25 hours at one location and 25 hours at the other. Will he need to be paid overtime? Yes. Titles, job duties, and locations are irrelevant—focus only on the...

30 July, 2018

Form I-9 Audits Up Dramatically Since October

From October 1, 2017 through May 4, 2018, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted 2,282 Form I-9 audits, up from 1,360 audits from October 1, 2016-September 30, 2017. Given this dramatic increase, employers should take a moment to ensure that their Form I-9 compliance practices...

25 July, 2018

When is Meeting Time After Normal Work Hours Payable?

Occasionally we have evening employee meetings after normal work hours. We include a nice meal and a cocktail, which makes it a pleasant evening. These meetings give us the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics we never seem to find time for during the...

24 July, 2018

From the HR Support Center: Can We Terminate an Employee Who Doesn’t Fit With Our Culture?

We want to terminate an employee who doesn’t fit with our culture. Can we do this? Do you foresee any issues? First things first, check your policies and any correspondence (like an offer letter) that have been given to the employee to ensure that you have...

20 July, 2018

Your Payroll and Employment Questions, Answered

Payroll is one of the most complex administrative tasks employers face. And because of the tremendous importance of payroll to American households and the economy, there are many rules surrounding it. Here are answers to some payroll and employment questions you may have: Q. Is an...

12 July, 2018

From the HR Support Center: Can We Monitor Employee Email?

The short answer is yes, you can monitor employee email. As a general rule, employees should not have an expectation of privacy when using company computers or email accounts. That said, the law is not perfectly cut and dry, so you should have both a...

19 June, 2018

From the HR Support Center: Can I ban cell phones at work? How about audio and video recordings?

To answer the first question: yes, you can limit or even prohibit use of cell phones during work hours. Employees can be expected to give their undivided attention to the work you pay them to perform, and if that means cell phones need to be...

09 May, 2018

Unhappy Employees Hurt Your Business

In any economy, the last thing you, as the employer, needs is employees who don't want to be there. Employees who feel negative about their work create two major negatives for their employers: 1. They increase turnover, resulting in increased costs. 2. Their negativity contributes to a kind of workplace...

25 April, 2018

From the HR Support Center: Can We Require Exempt Employees to Clock In and Out?

While it doesn’t violate the FLSA to have an exempt employee clock in and out, it is recommended to only track exempt hours if there is a business reason to do so. There are some valid reasons for tracking exempt employee hours. For example, an employer...

12 April, 2018