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.
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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.
In the United States, mental health disorders are fairly common. Recent figures estimate that at least
1 in 4 adults in the US experience a diagnosable mental health condition each year.
As Election Day approaches, employers should be prepared to handle requests from employees seeking time off to vote. While no federal law mandates voting leave, most states require employers to allow their workers time off for this purpose. The specific requirements vary from state to state, including rules on employee eligibility, required notice or documentation, whether the time off must be paid, the duration of leave, and provisions for election officials.
A noncompete agreement is a legal contract between an employer and an employee that restricts the employee from working for competitors or starting a competing business for a specified period after leaving the company. These agreements help businesses protect trade secrets, proprietary information, and customer relationships by preventing employees from using confidential knowledge gained during their employment to benefit a rival. However, while noncompete agreements offer some level of protection to companies, employers must also be aware of their limitations and legal considerations.