Wage and Hour Classifications: An Introduction

Wage and Hour Classifications: An Introduction

Did you know that just because you are paying an employee on a salary basis, it does not immediately make that employee ineligible for overtime? The crucial distinction depends on the wage and hour classifications: whether the employee is exempt or non-exempt from...
Should Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave?

Should Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave?

As noted by President Obama in his recent State of the Union Address, many employers do not provide paid sick leave. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73 percent of U.S. employers provide paid sick leave to full-time workers, and 27 percent do so for...
Affordable Care Act Reporting for Employers

Affordable Care Act Reporting for Employers

The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Employer Mandate began on January 1st. The mandate requires that all businesses with over 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees provide health insurance for their full-time employees, or pay a per month “Employer Shared Responsibility...

2015 Employee Benefits Changes

The new year is underway, and there have been several updates regarding certain benefits that your staff may be utilizing. Please see below for some important 2015 employee benefits changes. FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Contribution Limits Increase in 2015 Several of the most...

Minimum Wage by State for 2015

With the start of the New Year, the minimum wage rate will be increasing in nearly half the states. Our chart shows you at-a-glance which states saw increases (in red) and what the minimum wage rate is for each state in 2015. The 2015 minimum wage by state guide below...
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