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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 […]
August 6, 2020

IRS Announces Indexed Adjustments for Affordability Determination 2021

Rev. Proc. 2020-36 (July 21, 2020) Available at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-20-36.pdf The IRS has announced 2021 indexing adjustments for some crucial percentages under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The required […]
August 6, 2020

Responding to Anonymous Complaints: Dos and Don’ts

If you receive an anonymous complaint, it is important to remain calm and review the complaint objectively regardless of how egregious the accusations may seem. Although […]