So many candidates encounter the line: “You will be under probation for the first 90 days of your employment.” But, does the new employee or the employer REALLY know what that means? Let’s start with a little history… The “probationary period” was started as a way for employers to deal with Unions and their rules […]
A Guide for Navigating the New Overtime Rules
Are you concerned about the new overtime rules as required in the US by the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? Perhaps you are worried about how this ruling will impact your business? Try not to panic. You are in the right place to learn in advance what to expect and how to create a plan […]
Five Common Overtime Violations HR Professionals Can Spot
Individuals working in human resource must have general or extensive knowledge in labor and employment law.
Overtime Overhaul: It’s Time to Prepare Your Business for Sweeping Changes
If finalized, these changes will make nearly five million workers eligible for overtime pay as early as this year, unless their salary is raised.
Overtime Mandate: Impact On Small Business & The Skills Gap
Further review of this mandate would appear to create a self-imposed strain on small businesses while widening the skills gap.
Docking pay on a snow-day – is it legal?
It wouldn’t be a real Canadian winter without a super-storm or two and, at some point over the season, it’s very likely you’ll have to call a snow day – but how clued up are you on what you can and can’t do?HRM asked one employment lawyer’s advice. Do you have an obligation to pay? Missing a […]
Employee’s Twitter Hatin’ Costs Him Unemployment Benefits
(Editor’s Note: Mixed signals by Federal and State Agencies have got employer’s mystified. What kind of policies should an employer have? How can employees be disciplined? Can employees protect themselves from social media disparagement? If you have found a way to handle social media during these uncertain times, tell us about.) An employee getting fired […]
If a New Hire Cannot Physically Perform the Job, He or She Can Be Terminated
Come up with a job-related prehire test that is consistent with business necessity. Be sure to consider reasonable accommodations for any disabled applicants.
Independent contractors – who is an independent contractor and who is not?
The IRS Rules The IRS has a somewhat different approach to making the distinction between an employee and an independent contractor (go here for the EEOC’s guidelines), says Walters. It looks at behavioral control, financial control, and the relationship of the parties.
Compensation – why are wage and hour suits on the rise?
The federal government’s added emphasis on enforcing wage-and-hour laws mixed with workers’ contempt for being asked to work longer hours without increased pay during the recession has turned into a dangerous cocktail for employers.