Employer noncompliance just got more expensive. On Jan. 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations...
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If you’ve been tasked to create and retain employee records, you know there are varying retention timeframes for each record. Here’s a quick at-a-glance chart to help you identify which employee records must be retained for how long. (Please note: federal contractors are required to retain records for longer periods than posted below.) Sources: EEOC, SHRM As part of our…
Heard any good jokes lately? Not everyone is as funny as they think they are. On this week's #AskAnHRExpert, Brad tells us what to do if someone tells an offensive...
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Obesity discrimination: Can you be turned down for a job because of your weight?Brad answers the question, "My friend was turned down for a job, and I think it's because...
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Can an employer legally exclude an applicant based on a misdemeanor in their criminal background? At face value, a criminal background is not a protected class – meaning applicants with...
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If you’ve put off thinking about your company’s role in the gig economy, you’re not alone. But without addressing some common concerns posed by the gig economy, your company may...
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Religious holiday and workplace requirementsReligion at work: what's required of your employer? Brad lets us know right now on #AskAnHRExpertPosted by Stratus.hr on Friday, March 30, 2018 If an employee...
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Although the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr has not changed since 2009, several states, cities, and counties will have minimum wage increases as of January 1, 2019. States with Increasing...
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Many employers are uncertain when it comes to knowing how and when to pay hourly, nonexempt employees who travel for work. Perhaps that’s due to the answer: it depends on...
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When you’re determining how much to pay a new employee, setting your company’s policies regarding employee salary disclosure, or deciding whether salary history should be discussed in the application process,...
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