Many employers had to make fast changes to their business models and employee job duties in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of these changes, businesses should ensure they are prepared for a wage and hour audit.
Satisfaction with leadership is low and there is an increasing disconnect with employees with only a third of non-managers feeling they are getting due recognition.
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About 2,500 of the jobs, most of which are in corporate and technology roles, will be in the UK.
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It is good practice for employers to run a trial period before committing to the hybrid working model. A trial...
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The SNP wants to weigh up a shift to a four day working week, ‘as and when’ Scotland gains full control of employment rights.
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When it comes to managing employee absences ? whether for vacation, sick leave or personal days ? every organization faces the delicate balance between what is best for its employees and for the company. The frustration of having adequate human resources to fill in for unexpected time off is also very common.
In Revenue Ruling 2008-29, the IRS has provided specific guidance on the proper amount of federal income tax an employer must withhold in nine different situations under the supplemental wage regulations1 that became effective January 1, 2007. Typically, states with income taxes default to following federal regulation principles for distinguishing between regular and supplemental wages. In addition to federal...
On April 22nd, a bill was introduced in both the United States House and Senate titled the Employee Misclassification Prevention Act ("EMPA" or "Act"). H.R. 5107; S. 3254. The Act would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") to introduce measures designed to prevent the misclassification of independent contractors. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was one of the co-sponsors of...
The workplace is a reflection of society at large. Today, we see a gamut of
behaviors that demonstrate a lack of respect and civility, both inside and
outside the workplace. Studies and polls indicate that Americans view
incivility as a serious problem that is getting worse. One study
found that 60% of employees believe that co-workers’ annoying
behaviors negatively impact the workplace and, as...
You sometimes will find it useful to consider an applicant?s appearance or looks when you make hiring decisions. Perhaps you do not like this. But it can help you when looks impact employee productivity.
Of course, you must hire applicants who possess job-related skills needed on the job. And sometimes applicant appearance or looks happens to...
Soliciting employee feedback can help reshape benefits packages to meet the changing needs of your workforce, say benefits advisors. One company's experience shows how this can be done.
