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The WARN Act: What is it and Why Should Employers Care?

With the latest news stories of both the federal government and private employers laying off employees, which may be considered involuntary terminations, there are certain things that an employer must be aware of prior to making any decisions regarding these layoffs within their organizations. There are both federal and state laws that employers must comply … more »

Do You Work in a Toxic Environment?

How does an employer know if they have a toxic work environment within their organization? How does an employee know if they are working in a toxic work environment? Generally, employees know before employers and most employers are oblivious to the fact that their workplaces have turned toxic. Let’s learn more…… Toxic Work Environment Defined … more »

Did You Post Your Organizations OSHA 300A Summary on 2/1/2025?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to keep track of serious work-related injuries and illnesses.  The information aids employers, workers, and OSHA to: Currently, employers with more than ten employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. Records should be kept on Occupational Safety and Health Administration … more »

The Importance of Having an Employee Handbook

Many employers ask themselves the age-old question, “Is it important for our organization to create and implement an employee handbook for our employees?”. Some employers believe that if policies and procedures are not written down they are less likely to have any legal issues for their organization because the policies are not written down. However, … more »

Promoting Civility in the Workplace and Problem Resolution

Lately, employers are struggling with keeping the workplace civil. With employees having differing views and opinions on everything from politics to pay, the workplace may be experiencing some semblance of incivility. So, how do employers help promote a civil workplace for all? Civility in the workplace is defined as treating others, meaning colleagues and coworkers, … more »

Are Your Employees Earning a Living Wage?

As organizations begin their budgeting process for 2025, it is important for them to understand the concept of a living wage and to determine whether they are paying their employees a fair living wage. If they determine that they are not, they may want to include sizable pay equity increases in their payroll budgets for … more »

Tips for a Smooth Open Enrollment Process

It is that time of year when employers are starting to think about employee’s and their benefit elections and the open enrollment process for 2025. While open enrollment may be a huge ordeal for some, it really doesn’t have to be. Hopefully, this article will provide employers with a few tips to assist in making … more »

Navigating the Growing Mistrust Between Employees and Human Resources

In today’s workplace, employees are becoming increasingly skeptical of their relationship with their Human Resources (HR) departments. Traditionally, HR has been seen as the bridge between employees and management, ensuring fair treatment, handling grievances, and fostering a positive work environment. However, recent trends suggest that many employees view HR with skepticism, seeing it more as … more »

Understanding the New Thresholds Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Employers have heard that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) changed on 7/1/2024. However, most do not know what that means for their organization? Correctly classifying an employee within an organization as exempt or nonexempt is often something that is overlooked. While misclassifying employees is relatively common among many organizations, it poses a significant risk … more »