When severe weather strikes, you may have very little time to act. Communication with employees won’t be timely and may not even be possible. Commuting to and from the worksite—and the worksite itself—might not be safe. You need a plan. Is your organization prepared for severe...
Vicki sighs heavily, feeling as though she hasn’t been able to catch her breath throughout the entire lunch rush. It’s been a hectic day at her deli, and though she began it along with the opening crew, two of her employees scheduled for the evening...
Both company owners and employees may often find it hard to believe that there's no federal law requiring a business to provide paid holidays, vacation or sick leave. However, there are indeed state laws, and the 21st-century workforce typically acknowledges common standards when it comes...
As employees put more emphasis on work-life balance, companies are offering perks such as concierge services, massage therapy and in-office gyms. These extras make the workday less stressful but don't acknowledge employees' desire for a long break. Enter the employee sabbatical. A sabbatical is a benefit...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one-third of private businesses extend between 10 and 14 days of paid vacation to employees after said employees have reached their one-year mark of employment. Then, after 10 years of employment, the average number of paid...
How can you have trouble tracking employee hours and overtime? Let us count the ways: Illegible handwriting. Handwriting can be difficult to decipher. Let's say someone writes their 1 like a 4 or a 5 looks like a 6. Misreading the number of hours can lead...
Question: Can we use comp time with our employees? Answer: It depends. For nonexempt employees of a private employer, no. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t permit private employers to offer compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay. You could offer time off to your exempt...
First quiet quitting, now quiet vacationing. What is going on? This is a good question with complicated answers. Quiet vacationing, also called stealth paid time off, is the practice of taking time off without formally requesting it or notifying your employer. It's a post-pandemic development, so...
There’s Never Been More Mobile Employees Millions of small businesses rely on mobile employees. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the number of mobile workers in the U.S. will reach 93.5 million by 2024 and will account for 60% of the total workforce. It’s...
Family Medical Leave, Paid Sick Leave, and PTO Employees need to take time off for various reasons, such as medical emergencies, recovery from an illness, planned medical procedures, family support, or leisure. Several laws govern the management of employee leave, and they affect most employers. Family...