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Pitfalls to Avoid When Completing a Performance Evaluation

Performance evaluations are part of the overall performance management process within any organization. Generally, the performance management process starts with the creation and implementation of a well-defined job description, then the assessment of an employee’s performance compared to the essential duties and responsibilities as stated in the job description, and then intertwines with a merit-based … more »

Salary Structures to Total Compensation Statements or Municipal Salary Ordinances

When organizations are thinking about developing salary structures within their workplace the first thing that they need to determine is their overall compensation philosophy. Does the organization want to pay at market, do they want to lead the market, or do they want to lag the market when it comes to base pay rates? Technically, … more »

The Importance of Tracking Labor Law Poster Changes and Recent Changes by State

Given the ever-changing list of employment laws that employers of all different sizes must follow, many may be wondering, do I have to purchase new labor law posters each year? This answer depends and may be a “yes” for some years, and “no” for others. The answer ultimately depends on when the federal government, state … more »

EEO-1 Survey Data and Recent Changes

An expanding company is always great news, but as many business owners, Presidents, and CEOs will admit, with growth comes many different responsibilities beyond those that were required when the company had fewer employees. Once a company’s number of employees grows beyond a certain number, additional responsibilities are required of the company by the government … more »

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Overview and Update

Following the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) in 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was established by Congress with the purpose to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.” (https://www.osha.gov/about.html). In … more »

What Does “Employment-At-Will” Really Mean to Employers?

Employers who are located in an employment-at-will state may be quick to defend their right to terminate an employee at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. While the concept of employment-at-will gives employers this right, it is important for them to understand that the context of their words and actions, applicable state … more »

Student Loan Debt Repayment Options

The Employer Participation in Repayment Act (H.R. 1043), which is cosponsored by a bipartisan group of 100 House members and a companion bill (S. 460) was reintroduced in the Senate with 18 cosponsors. The legislation would allow employers to give tax-free student loan assistance up to $5,250 a year per employee, the same amount that … more »

Proposed Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Rule

On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for an updated overtime rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If the proposed overtime rule goes into effect, over one million workers who are not currently eligible for overtime pay may be eligible. … more »

Internship Guidelines

It is that time of year when employers are contemplating utilizing interns during the summer months. Employers must ask themselves the question as to whether interns should be paid a minimum wage and overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), or not? Employers who intend to engage with interns should ask themselves … more »

Factors to Consider before Transitioning to an Electronic Personnel Records Management System

The never-ending responsibility of ensuring compliant personnel records may be one of the most tedious yet critical responsibilities for an employer. There are many federal, state, and local laws and regulations that address personnel records management and employers may face penalties and/or criminal liabilities when records are not kept in compliance. Since the onset of … more »