Coronavirus: Employer Considerations

Coronavirus: Employer Considerations

Jan 30, 2020 | News

Employers are struggling to determine how to respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, which, while originating in China, has swiftly turned into a perceived international crisis, upending financial markets, and prompting government and...
OSHA Inspections and Penalties: What You Need to Know

OSHA Inspections and Penalties: What You Need to Know

Jan 30, 2020 | Human Resources

OSHA has the right to inspect your workplace. What might trigger an inspection? OSHA prioritizes inspections, according to the most hazardous workplaces, in the following order:  Imminent danger. These are hazardous situations that can cause death or serious physical...
Five Steps for Converting an Hourly Employee to Salary

Five Steps for Converting an Hourly Employee to Salary

Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized

You might decide to move an employee from hourly to salary because he or she has been promoted or given more responsibilities. Or maybe you want to simplify payroll-cost estimation, as salaried employees are usually paid a fixed amount.  But before you do the...
When and How To Give Severance Packages

When and How To Give Severance Packages

Jan 30, 2020 | Human Resources

Severance pay is a sum of money an employer gives to an employee who’s been “severed” from employment with the company. Normally, severance is based on length of service.   When is severance legally required?The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does...
Offering Cash in Lieu of Benefits: Is It Legal?

Offering Cash in Lieu of Benefits: Is It Legal?

Jan 20, 2020 | Benefits

Group health insurance can be expensive. To lower costs, some employers offer cash in lieu of benefits to employees who opt-out of their group health plan. This can be an enticing option for employers on a tight budget and for employees wanting to decrease their...