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Unusual Work Schedules: Tips on Administration
When recruiting for unusual work schedules, such as graveyard or on-call shifts, it’s important to sell the position in the right way. Some people prefer unusual schedules because of their sleep habits, their family’s needs, or their recreational habits; but not...
Lunch Break Policy – Can it be Flexible?
One of your full time, non-exempt employees wants to take a 30-minute lunch break instead of the complete hour, while still working until their scheduled time of 5:00 pm. Is this possible? Your lunch break policy can be flexible, as long as you are allowing your...
GTM Payroll Services in Glens Falls, NY
Following our announcement earlier this summer, our new office in Glens Falls is now open! With the help of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce, we held a ribbon cutting ceremony today and welcomed around 40 clients, partners, staff, and friends to share in...
NLRB Joint Employer Decision
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Joint Employer decision was handed down last week, ruling that companies may be considered joint-employers with their contractors and franchisees. The ruling will increase the potential responsibility of certain companies, as...
How to Rescind a Job Offer
If you made a job offer to a candidate, but you now would like to rescind the offer after background check results came back, here is how to go about it. If you are using a third party report or background check, you should have followed the procedures of the Fair...
Can a Worker Be Both an Employee and an Independent Contractor?
Q: We employ a part-time worker who also does occasional contract work for us. Can a worker be both an employee and an independent contractor? A: Typically a worker cannot be both an employee and an independent contractor for the same company. An employer can...
FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs Guide
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are all benefit options employers can offer. FSAs are one of the best and most inexpensive plans that you can offer, allowing an employee to choose how much...
Workers’ Compensation for Bee Stings?
Yesterday one of your employees went outside for a paid break and was stung by a bee. He’s allergic and had to go the ER. Are you responsible for workers' compensation for bee stings? Possibly. Whether or not this work injury qualifies for workers’ compensation...
