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Overtime vs. Comp Time Bill Passes House
The Working Families Flexibility Act would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek to choose between overtime vs. comp time pay in the applicable pay period.
Court Sides with Employee Terminated for Facebook Posts
In late April, a federal Appeals Court once again ruled in favor of an employee terminated for Facebook posts featuring obscenities directed at his employer.
Calculate Overtime per Workweek, not Pay Period
One aspect of the FLSA overtime rules that employers must ensure they do not overlook is how they are calculating overtime. Make sure you calculate overtime per workweek, not per pay period.
Job Reference Immunity Policy: Do You Need One?
Many businesses have initiated a Job Reference Immunity policy, restricting the nature of information that may be provided about current and former employees to third parties.
8 Steps in a Company Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Employers should find ways to stay one step ahead to help their business create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. One way is to establish a comprehensive and useful company Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Top 5 Employee Handbook Policies to Revisit
Every business should consider providing or updating their company employee handbooks to reflect current trends that are highly relevant in today’s workplace. Consider focusing on at least these five employee handbook policies.
Tips for Keeping Your Company Data Secure
Countless cyber attacks happen daily and sometimes a password isn’t enough to secure information, you have to be more proactive. Here are some tips for keeping your company data secure.
Workplace Drug Policies and Legalized Marijuana
A general overview of what to consider so you can determine what policy is right for your organization when it comes to workplace drug policies and legalized marijuana.
