Q: Does a nonexempt employee need to be paid for time spent traveling from one work site to another during a workday? A: Yes. Any time spent by an employee in travel as part of his or her principal activity, such as travel from job site...
Vermont: Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan Announced The new program will be called the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan (VT-FMLI) and is scheduled to roll out for state workers before being available in the private sector. Private employers may voluntarily participate starting in...
Q: I have a part-time employee asking for benefits, specifically PTO. My gut reaction is to deny the request. She has 4 of 7 days off in the week. My question is what do other employers do for part-time employees? Do the majority give part-time...
The convergence of Uber-like technology, the ongoing staffing shortages in dentistry, as well as enterprising companies, are bringing the emergence of app-based temp services for dental assistants and hygienists, and even front-office and associates. Unlike traditional temp agencies typically operating in one city or defined geographic...
While there are a few states with some holiday regulations, for the most part, no, holiday pay is not required. Whether or not you choose to provide any holiday pay is up to you. Rhode Island and Massachusetts have holiday pay regulations, but those states also...
Vermont: Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan Announced The new program will be called the Vermont Family and Medical Leave Insurance Plan (VT-FMLI) and is scheduled to roll out for state workers before being available in the private sector. Private employers may voluntarily participate starting in...
Did you know that New York eliminated time limitations for sexual assault claims?...
We have a problem with employees discussing their wages with each other. We would prefer they keep this confidential, and we’ve even informed them that disclosure of this information can result in termination. What else can we do to prevent these discussions from happening?...
We know that continuing education (CE) can be important to any company. Employers want their employees to be knowledgeable and competent in order to be a successful. When CE opportunities arise that can enhance employee knowledge and, therefore, benefit the company, it makes sense to...
Illinois: Effective January 1, 2024, employers will be required to provide paid leave to employees On January 10, 2023, the Illinois legislature passed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLFAWA). Once in effect, the PLFAWA will provide nearly all Illinois workers with up to...