Juneteenth National Independence Day became the 12th legal public holiday, celebrating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. On that day in 1865, Union soldiers led by Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in the coastal city of Galveston, Texas to deliver...
Payroll
Can we deduct the cost of replacing the broken items from an employee’s paycheck?
Question: Some of our employees have been careless on the job and broken company property. Can we deduct the cost of replacing the broken items from their paychecks? Answered by the HR Experts: Probably not. Many states have imposed significant limitations on what...
New-Collar Workers: A Trend That Embraces Diversity
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...