Votes have been cast, ballots have been tallied, and the election is over. Now the hard work of governance begins. The election of former President Donald Trump as the 47th US President will have a significant impact on issues affecting employers. It is good to be aware of the following key areas and plan for them.
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As the holidays come to an end, some employers may be faced with a difficult task: layoffs. Also known as a reduction in force (RIF), layoffs are when employees are let go from their positions and dismissed from a company. January is a busy time of year for layoffs due to many businesses finding it necessary to restructure or reorganize as they start the new year.
Employees often have trouble performing effectively at work when they face obstacles that impede their well-being. Challenges ranging from financial troubles to mental health crises may hinder every aspect of a person's life, leading to depression and disengagement at work.
On November 15
th, a federal judge in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s recently expanded overtime rule nationwide that would have made approximately 4 million more U.S. workers eligible for overtime pay (click
here to see more about the recently expanded overtime rule). The rule, which took effect in July, based overtime eligibility on wages rather than job duties.
Is an employer allowed to make pay deductions from an employee's final pay to recoup a negative paid time off (PTO) balance?
Effective 01/01/2021 the State of Florida requires all public employers, including local school districts, public universities and colleges, and state and local agencies, as well as their private contractors, to use E-Verify.
Learning to communicate better with direct reports is an easy and very effective way to improve your performance as a manager. Conversely, dismissing the importance of being a good communicator can lead to troubles in the workplace and make a manager’s job infinitely more difficult.
Below are some simple and effective tips for effective communication.
Below are some simple and effective tips for effective communication.
The Equal Pay Act (“EPA”) requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The jobs need not be identical, but they must be substantially equal. Job content (not job titles) determines whether jobs are substantially equal.
Expressing gratitude in the workplace is a powerful tool that can elevate both the organization's success and employees' well-being. Employers who consistently show appreciation for their team's efforts create a positive and productive atmosphere. Here's why gratitude is essential and how it benefits everyone involved.