Examining mistakes commonly made by employers implementing the FMLA may help other employers avoid the errors, mitigate challenges to their leave policies, and reduce damages from unintentional violations of the act. Common mistakes, along with a summary of the pertinent law, follow: Failing to properly...
Commission is a sum of money an employee receives for performing a certain task. This sum is typically a percentage of sales made. While some employees receive only commission, others are paid a commission plus a salary or hourly wage. In some cases, commissioned employees...
Beneficiaries of retirement plan and IRA accounts are subject to required minimum distribution (RMD) rules. The SECURE Act changed how and when beneficiaries who are individuals must take distributions for account owner deaths after 2019.There were no changes to the RMD requirements for beneficiaries where...
You would only update a Form I-9 if the expired document pertains to a limited period of employment authorization. You should never reverify U.S. citizens and, in most cases, lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders). However, if a lawful permanent resident presents their employer with...
Question: We have to let a staff member go over a moral issue. How do we protect ourselves from a potential lawsuit? Answer: Prior to letting the staff member go, make sure you have all of your beliefs in writing with supporting Scriptural references. In 2014 The...
The steps on this page steps will help employers comply with the FMLA and disability leave laws and requirements. The following steps will assist employers in ongoing efforts to comply with the changing complexities of the various disability leave management laws and requirements: 1. Review existing FMLA practices...
The record-keeping provisions of the FLSA require that covered employers document certain information regarding the workweek for each nonexempt employee, including when the workweek starts and hours worked. Although the act defines a workweek as a fixed and regularly recurring period of seven consecutive workdays,...
In recent years, more employers have been incorporating 401(k) loans as a feature in their retirement plans. This article delves into the reasons behind this growing trend and explores the benefits it brings to both businesses and their employees. Why Offer 401(k) Loans? Enhancing Employee Benefits: Employers...
Generally, no. The Americans with Disabilities Act restricts employers from asking medical questions of employees and protects the privacy of medical information. Asking about prescription medications would fall into the category of a medical-related inquiry and should only be done if job related and consistent...
Your staff should never resemble a game of musical chairs, constantly losing players one by one. Vanderbloemen knows how all-consuming a search process can be to replace an employee. But the best recruiting strategy starts before the search starts – by focusing on retention. Here are 5 ways to...