Q: We have an employee who appears to be showing signs of being pregnant. She has not disclosed any information to her manager or the HR department, but there are scheduling and staffing issues to consider if she will be taking maternity leave. Can we ask about an...
Do your employees understand the info on their paychecks? Paychecks contain a lot of data and some of it is confusing. Have you ever looked at a paycheck and wondered, what is FICA and why is it keeping so much of my money? Here is a brief overview of how to read...
In an age of doing more with less, it’s easy to assume that cutting employee benefits will lead to greater profit margins. But more and more studies seem to suggest that simply isn’t the case. Having happy, engaged employees is likely to lead to increased...
If your business has at least 50 employees, then the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) likely applies to you. But there are several factors that determine FMLA eligibility for employees. An employee is eligible for FMLA if they: Work for a covered employer Have...
Employees always need to be on the lookout for email scams, but they can be more prevelant during tax season. Even an email from your CEO might be a phishing scam. For example, you received an email purportedly from your CEO requesting copies of employee payroll...