Affordable Care Act Upcoming Deadlines

Affordable Care Act Upcoming Deadlines

Just around the corner is an immediate Affordable Care Act upcoming deadline – November 5, 2014. Fortunately that is not a difficult one to fulfill. The requirement is to get a “health plan identifier number,” or HPID. Small plans — those...
Suitable Seating at Work

Suitable Seating at Work

As an employer, employee workstations and seating don’t often receive adequate attention unless a workplace injury has been reported. Additionally, adequate, suitable seating at work for active duties is a reasonable accommodation that an employee covered under the...

ADA Definition of Disability

What does it mean when an employee is “regarded as” having an injury that limits his or her abilities on the job? The EEOC issued a notice giving its views on this and other aspects of employee protection under the ADA. Here is an excerpt from that notice....
Additional Compensation for Exempt Employees

Additional Compensation for Exempt Employees

Is it permissible to pay additional compensation for exempt employees without jeopardizing an employee’s exemption status? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to compensate exempt employees with additional compensation (beyond the employee’s regular...

Workplace Disaster Plan: Are You Prepared?

Many organizations dedicate minimal time, if any, to evacuation and workplace safety, unless they are engaged in a high risk industry. The mindset of “it will never happen to me,” or “that could never possibly happen here!” is a common reason...
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