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September 1, 2020

For leave requests under the FFCRA, can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed?

Question For leave requests under the FFCRA, can we require proof that the school or place of care is closed? Answer No. However, you can and […]

August 26, 2020

ThinkHR Sees Increased Urgency Around Handbooks

Handbook policies are increasingly being used by employers to respond to critical events in 2020. Most recently, we’ve seen an uptick in clients using ThinkHR’s Living […]

August 25, 2020

Reclassifying Employees as Part-time

Question Business has slowed and we’re cutting back the hours of some employees. Do I need to reclassify them as part-time if they’re working fewer than […]

August 24, 2020

Start Your DE&I with Unconscious Bias Training

More and more, small businesses are recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), but many still need help figuring out where and how to […]

August 21, 2020

How to Tell Whether an Employee Is Exempt or Non-exempt

Exempt and non-exempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each […]

August 20, 2020

Paying Employees When You Close for Inclement Weather

Question If our company closes due to inclement weather, are we required to pay employees? Can we require PTO use? Answer The answer depends on whether […]

August 17, 2020

Reducing an Employee’s Salary for the Day

Question A manager of ours, who is exempt, is taking a half day to attend a social event even though they’ve exhausted all of their paid […]

August 13, 2020

Back-to-School: Frequently Asked Questions about Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)

With school already or soon-to-be back in session, employers have additional questions about leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. We’ve created an FAQ to […]

August 11, 2020

FFCRA Leave – Significant Rule Changes

By Kara Govro, JD, SPHR A federal court in New York recently struck down four federal Department of Labor rules related to the leaves provided by […]

August 10, 2020

Think Hr – New York Federal Court Strikes Down DOL FFCRA Rules.

FFCRA Leave – Significant Rule Changes A federal court in New York recently struck down four federal Department of Labor (DOL) rules related to the leaves […]

August 10, 2020

Presidential order defers employee social security taxes

Presidential order defers employee social security taxes On August 8 via executive order, President Trump has deferred the employee’s portion of Social Security taxes for many […]

August 10, 2020

Are exempt employees who work extra hours owed additional pay?

Question The next couple weeks are going to be busier than usual for us. Can I require my exempt employees to work weekends? If so, do […]

September 29, 2022

Breaking the Cycle of Toxic Workplaces

‘Toxic workplaces’ might be a buzzword, but toxicity’s impact on productivity and turnover are very real You don’t have to accept a culture of negativity and […]

October 4, 2022

How Paid Family Leave Can Help Your Business

Paid family leave can have an upside for your business. When people feel needed at home, but can’t afford to take time off, they are distracted, […]

October 10, 2022

Recap of 2022 HR Tech

Last month, a group of Mineralists attended the HR Technology Conference and Exposition. Also known as HR Tech, the conference focuses on driving HR success through […]

October 13, 2022

The Interconnection of Risks Facing Businesses

The insurance profession segments agents and brokers into separate categories. Property and casualty (P&C) agents are trained and licensed differently from employee benefits (EB) agents. Insurance […]