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...
MANTECA, CA – A restaurant in California will pay $824,405 in back wages and liquidated damages to 102 workers after an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor found the company’s pay practices denied employees overtime pay for the hours they worked beyond 40 per week,...
While it’s highly unlikely that you will be held responsible in the event that a third party hacks your payroll system, a data leak like that will more than likely result in negative outcomes, not only for you and your employees but between the two...
Payroll taxes are an essential but often misunderstood aspect of payroll. Whether you're an employee or an employer, understanding payroll taxes is crucial for managing your finances and staying compliant with tax regulations. In this article, we will break down the basics of payroll taxes,...
Yes, you can store completed Forms I-9 electronically. However, per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, any electronic storage system must include the following: Reasonable controls to ensure the system’s integrity, accuracy, and reliability. For instance, you would need to ensure that only authorized personnel have access...
Employers should always pay attention to employee complaints. Besides just being the right thing to do, it can save the organization and its culture from a toxic rabbit hole that could lead to scandal and legal ramifications. Take the case of Stamey v. Forest River, Inc. as...
Unlimited PTO is a way to signal to employees that your firm is flexible about them taking time off as needed so long as it doesn't disrupt business. PTO, thus, becomes a way to reward the productive use of work hours. In brief, if employees' work...
Since the pandemic, many Americans have been struggling to get their financial houses in order. If you're wondering what a financial wellness program encompasses or what would be helpful to your employees, some areas where employees may need help in maintaining their financial wellness are: ...