Most U.S. employers understand that if an employee is asked to work more than 40-hours in a week that they must pay that employee time and one half for every hour worked over 40 as outlined in the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA. But are you aware that time worked over 40 can be viewed as mandatory or “forced” overtime?
To Fire or Not to Fire: The Small Business Owner’s Dilemma
The following article is a guest post shared through the lens of a small business owner who’s been faced with the difficult question many small business owners struggle with – When should I fire an employee and when should I give my employee a second chance?
How to Set a Social Media Policy for Your Staff
Social media has become deeply ingrained in the lives of many individuals since Facebook’s rise to popularity, serving as a primary point of contact for friends and family in many instances. This leaves many companies in a precarious situation.
Employee Crossing The Line? Remember Your A, B, C ‘s
Dealing with a difficult employee is about as exciting as pulling out your teeth with a set of rusty pliers. No matter how often you’ve been faced with inappropriate behaviorial issues, it’s all too easy to be taken aback by employees who cross the line at work.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Via: C&S
Don’t Ignore Inappropriate Workplace Behavior
Unless your staff is a group of robots, you will encounter personnel issues at some point. Some situations, such as showing up late or taking credit for other people’s accomplishments, may be resolved after a single chat. Others may require a series of conversations and even professional intervention.
Employee Theft Statistics
Three out of four of your employees will steal from you this year, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. One of those people will steal repeatedly or has already done so. Let this situation continue and your business has a one in three chance of declaring bankruptcy and going under.
7 Quick Tips For Dealing with Workplace Violence
In the post “Workplace Violence: Forget the Myths and Get the Facts” I highlighted that every employer, no matter the size of the company, needs to prepare and think proactively as it relates to violence in the workplace.
Workplace Violence: Forget the Myths and Get the Facts
Over two million Americans are harmed each year through workplace violence. Nearly 500 of these cases end in at least one death. As a business owner or manager, you have the legal and moral obligation to protect your staff.
The Dreaded Termination Letter- Write it “Right” The First Time
Firing an employee is never easy, but it is especially difficult when you rarely need to perform the task. Working in a small business, you cannot afford the same legal slip-ups as large corporations.
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