Paying Employees During Inclement Weather

Paying Employees During Inclement Weather

Your company closed because of a snow storm. Do you need to keep paying employees during inclement weather? Non-exempt employees need to be paid only for actual hours worked plus any reporting time pay that may be required by the state. In accordance with the Fair...
Unusual Work Schedules: Tips on Administration

Unusual Work Schedules: Tips on Administration

When recruiting for unusual work schedules, such as graveyard or on-call shifts, it’s important to sell the position in the right way. Some people prefer unusual schedules because of their sleep habits, their family’s needs, or their recreational habits; but not...
Lunch Break Policy – Can it be Flexible?

Lunch Break Policy – Can it be Flexible?

One of your full time, non-exempt employees wants to take a 30-minute lunch break instead of the complete hour, while still working until their scheduled time of 5:00 pm. Is this possible? Your lunch break policy can be flexible, as long as you are allowing your...

Hiring Unpaid Interns – Worth the Risk?

As summer is just around the corner, a common question employers may have is whether it is acceptable to engage in hiring unpaid interns. Assuming the organization in question is a for-profit company, this is an area in which to exercise extreme caution. While most...
“Working Interviews” – Advice and Guidelines

“Working Interviews” – Advice and Guidelines

As part of an interview, some companies like to bring in a candidate to spend the day shadowing one of their  team members. These types of interviews are known as “working interviews,” and if a candidate does follow an employee for a day, the candidate would need to...

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