


Onboarding Tips: Introductory Periods and How They Work
Introductory periods are periods of time put in place for an employer and a new employee to evaluate each other and determine if the employment relationship is a good fit. For employers who have an introductory period, we recommend using the time to provide thorough...
Wage Theft Prevention Act Notices for Re-Classified Employees
With the upcoming implementation of the new FLSA overtime rules on December 1st of 2016, many employers will be changing some employees’ status from exempt to non-exempt to comply with the change in minimum salary threshold. Among other things to consider when...
How Should We Address Complaints About Employee Appearance?
Q: We have an employee with a disfigured hand. It doesn’t affect his work or otherwise bother him, but other employees have complained that it looks “creepy.” How should we address complaints about employee appearance? A: Based on the information provided, it sounds...
Transitioning Employees from Exempt to Non-Exempt
Employees who will be transitioned from an exempt to non-exempt classification because of the new FLSA overtime rules may resent the change in classification. They may feel that tracking time is beneath them, that they’re being micromanaged, that their position has...