by Steve Kowalski | May 2, 2023 | All
In a flexible work arrangement, employees typically get to choose their work location and their work arrival and departure times. They may also have the ability to schedule their workday however they see fit. But as noted by the Department of Labor, “Under some...
by Steve Kowalski | May 2, 2023 | All
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are required to maintain updated records of the hours worked by nonexempt employees. According to the FLSA, employers are also expected to pay nonexempt employees for all of the hours they work. As such, it is of utmost...
by Steve Kowalski | May 2, 2023 | All
Depression, also called major depressive disorder, is a prevalent and serious medical condition that adversely impacts a person’s feelings, behaviors and thoughts. An employee who has depression may exhibit symptoms that can range from mild to severe, such as:...
by Steve Kowalski | Apr 12, 2023 | All
A structured interview is a process in which the interviewer uses standardized questions to determine each candidate’s competency for a particular job. The questions are planned ahead of the interview and are posed, typically in the same order, to all candidates...
by Steve Kowalski | Mar 29, 2023 | All
As an employer, you are required to uphold the responsibility of payroll taxes. As such, you must also ensure that you understand what the rules are, especially due to how complex they are in nature. First and foremost, a good place to start is by ensuring that you...
by Steve Kowalski | Mar 3, 2023 | All
Several generations of workers each contribute different skills and knowledge. Older workers can still recall the jumps in technical expectations as standard office norms transitioned first into internet proficiency, then mobile competence and now a whole new set of...
by Steve Kowalski | Feb 15, 2023 | All
In the world of digitization that we all exist in today, the question is not whether you incorporate technology as part of your business operations, but rather whether you are making use of tools that work in your company’s favor. For instance, you will want to take...
by Steve Kowalski | Dec 29, 2022 | All
According to a report by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, just 19 percent of employers say their employees had a “high level of understanding of their benefits.” The report cites three main reasons for this: Employees don’t...
by Steve Kowalski | Dec 12, 2022 | All
It’s Almost Tax Time: Review Your Situation Tax law is never simple. But you can prepare for your April 15 reckoning by reviewing the past year and seeing what’s coming. And the first thing to know is that April 15 is actually not April 15 in 2023. Because...
by Steve Kowalski | Nov 14, 2022 | All
The vast majority of states require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, which helps pay lost wages, medical expenses and rehabilitation costs for employees who are injured while doing a work-related activity. Workers’ compensation also...
