As an employer you get that your staff needs occasional time away from work due to illness, a planned vacation, or just to run errands during business hours. But not all absences are created equal. Oftentimes there are personal issues that employers may not be aware of that impact the need for time away from […]
Hot Topics From Around The Web: Paycheck Fairness Act Blocked – For Now
For the third time, the Paycheck Fairness Act did not make it through to a floor vote as it was blocked by members of the Senate. The act aims to reduce wage discrimination against women who perform work substantially equal to men. The bill if passed will also offer some protection for employees who choose […]
Why Shouldn’t Smokers Pay More for Health Insurance?
Employers are being stung by soaring health insurance premiums and desperately need to control their costs. Harmful behaviors, such as smoking, which contribute directly to higher medical bills are a natural target. A study of 20,000 employees showed smokers had more hospital visits per 1,000 (124 vs. 76), had a longer average length of stay […]
Small Businesses and Retirement: What You Need to Know
There are options for small businesses that wish to help their employees save for retirement. The most appropriate option for your business depends on your current financial circumstances and employee turnover rate. Employers’ Obligations Businesses in the United States aren’t required by law to offer any sort of pension or retirement plan, but all employers […]
Does Your Company Comply With GINA?
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) has been in existence for five years but many employers aren’t familiar with the details relating to the Act. GINA was enacted as a safeguard for applicants who may be screened out for job opportunities for health reasons by employers who may use genetic information to save on health […]
3 Insurance Policies That Can Offer Valuable Protection to You and Your Employees
Providing benefits to employees is optional for most small business owners. But there are advantages to offering a variety of benefits to your employees including reducing absenteeism, improving employee satisfaction, and retaining and attracting the best employees. Aside from the standard health care insurance policies, there are other types of policies that may be worth […]
Preventing FMLA Abuses
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits eligible employees to take fully paid leave for specific medical and family reasons. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure that employees do not abuse this facility to take paid days off. Abuse of the FMLA happens more frequently than many employers might assume. About 32 percent […]
Use Caution When Implementing FSA Rule Change
Employers who plan to implement a recent IRS rule change involving employee health flexible spending account plans should use caution in moving ahead with the change, according to some legal experts. Under the change, announced in October, the Internal Revenue Service now permits employees to carry over up to $500 of unused funds in their […]
Reining In the Spirits. Don’t let Alcohol Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
Serving alcohol at your annual holiday office party might seem like an innocuous idea but it is one that’s fraught with legal dangers. Alcohol related missteps and mishaps are a major cause of workplace litigation around the holiday season. An employee harassing a female coworker or getting into an accident after having one too many […]
ESBHR HR Podcast #33: Employee Motivation Tips with Taro Fukuyama of Any Perk
Managers often ask how they can retain and motivate their employees in ways that are meaningful but that don’t always involve spending large sums of money in terms of bonuses or raises? Studies show that money, although important to employees is not always the prime motivator when it comes to job satisfaction. Taro Fukuyama of […]
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