The importance of company culture has never been clearer. Often the focus in hiring is on finding candidates who “fit” the culture. But this can create […]
They can be, yes. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or mental impairment […]
As business owners, executives, and supervisors are all aware, managing employees is one of the hardest parts of running a business. You must balance their strengths […]
Question Can we withhold an employee’s paycheck until he returns company property? He had volunteered to store some extra supplies at his home, but is now […]
By Emily Schlaudecker Given renewed national attention on issues of racial equity and justice, employees and customers might be more inclined to report incidents of racism […]
Right now, organizations across the country are asking themselves what they can do to make their workplaces more inclusive, diverse, and equitable, particularly for Black employees. […]
Question: How do we handle pay for an employee out on military leave? Answer: There are two federal laws to consider when managing pay for employees […]
Even with video conferencing and messaging apps, fully involving remote employees in team and company meetings remains a challenge. There may be no replacing the experience […]
Question: An employee has been called up to the National Guard. How do we handle their leave? Answer: Under the federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment […]
Question: Are we required to restore employees returning to work after a furlough to their original positions? Answer: Unless an employee was out on job-protected leave, […]
By Julie Small, VP of Product Marketing At ThinkHR and Mammoth HR, we believe in strengthening the HR capabilities of our clients through the use of […]
We’ve just witnessed a heart-breaking week in America. Deaths from COVID-19 surpassed 100,000. Unemployment claims surpassed 40 million. Both of these issues have caused widespread pain […]
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division, has sentenced a former fund manager in Birmingham to make restitution […]
Twas eleven days before Christmas, when all through the land, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced it was taking a stand. What came as welcome […]
DOL Announced Proposal Expanding Tip Sharing On December 4, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) regarding the […]
Oakland Minimum Wage Increase and Poster Update On December 12, 2017, the City of Oakland announced its minimum wage will increase to $13.23 on January 1, […]