Telecommuting Policy and Flexible Work Schedules

Telecommuting Policy and Flexible Work Schedules

In a business environment where many employees are routinely bringing along work assignments on vacations and routinely make themselves accessible during weekends and other off-hours, jobs become ever-present and the line between on and off work time becomes blurred....
Boosting Employee Morale

Boosting Employee Morale

If we held the key for resolving the seemingly endless workplace morale problems, we would never have to work another day. While boosting employee mindset and motivation is a fairly complex topic involving many factors and moving pieces, generally the best approach to...

HIPAA Rules for Employers

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects information, including medical records that contain identifiable health information. Are there HIPAA rules for employers that would restrict a company’s policy of requiring a doctor’s note...
Health Care Reform Changes for Employers

Health Care Reform Changes for Employers

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...
Vacation Time or PTO?

Vacation Time or PTO?

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...

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