Updating previous information about health care reform changes for employers, this year was anticipated to be a monumental one with respect to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. However, with the one-year delay of the employer mandate (the provision of...
With President Obama’s proposal to increase the minimum wage for Federal workers to $10.10 an hour, the subject of paying a living wage has arisen throughout the corporate community. Back in 1938, President Franklin D. Roosevelt took a harsh tone when he asked...
Traditionally, employers offered separate paid time off benefits to employees, such as paid vacation, sick leave and personal days. However, in the past decade, many companies have moved to a more flexible Paid Time Off or “PTO” benefit that incorporates all policies...
There is often confusion among employers concerning the legal requirements for record keeping and retention of employee files and other employment-related records. Not only are there federal record keeping requirements, but individual states also have requirements...
Excessive or avoidable employee turnover results in a waste of time, resources, and added costs. While it can depend on the industry and business cycles, the impact is often especially hard on small businesses. Understanding what goes into the turnover costs and...