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October 13, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

An Employee Undergoes Gender Change – What Should Managers Do?

An Employee Undergoes Gender Change – What Should Managers Do?

How do you manage the situations created when an employee undergoes a gender change? No matter what your personal views on the matter may be, as a supervisor…

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Diversity, Employment Law, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee gender change, Gender Change

June 24, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock 4 Comments

Family Medical Leave Act: What Every Business Needs To Know

Family Medical Leave Act: What Every Business Needs To Know

What is the Family Medical Leave Act and why is it important? The Family Medical Leave Act, also known as FMLA is a law enacted in1993 which states that qualified employees have the right to access an unpaid leave for a total of up to 12 weeks during any 12-month period, and in some circumstances, […]

Filed Under: Employment Law, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: best management practices, Employer Responsibilities, Family Medical Leave, FMLA, FMLA Updates, maternity leave, military leave

May 20, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Employer FAQs

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Employer FAQs

Did an outgoing worker copy client data files and use them for his or her new job? Has an employee accessed a company database to obtain a fellow employee’s home address? If a worker taps into business data without authorization or exceeding the authorization they’ve been granted…

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Employee Theft, Employee Turnover, Employment Law, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

May 9, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Compensation Guide: Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements

Compensation Guide: Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements

Should you pay an employee who answers the office phone over lunch break? Do you compensate a worker who is on-call while at home? Figuring out when to compensate workers can be tricky in some situations. This basic fact sheet will help business owners navigate the finer points of the…

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Fair Labor Standards Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act

May 4, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Recordkeeping Requirements Facts, Part 2

Employer Recordkeeping Requirements Facts, Part 2

Small businesses run on people power. Employing those people, however, requires business owners and managers to meet a number of obligations outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Here is part two of our guide to employer record keeping requirements.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employer record keeping requirements, Fair Labor Standards Act, recordkeeping requirements, the Fair Labor Standards Act

May 2, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Record Keeping Requirements Facts, Part 1

Employer Record Keeping Requirements Facts, Part 1

Got records? The Fair Labor Standards Act says that, as an employer, you need to have them. Employer record keeping requirements aren’t complicated; but they are necessary to ensure your small business is compliant with federal regulations.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employer record keeping requirements, Fair Labor Standards Act, recordkeeping requirements, the Fair Labor Standards Act

March 9, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Work Hour Laws & Pay Issues FAQ, Part II

Work Hour Laws & Pay Issues FAQ, Part II

If you’re a small business owner or manager with questions about your obligations regarding Department of Labor laws, this guide will give you answers. From guidelines about job sharing policy to last paycheck laws, here is Part II of my frequently asked questions guide to work hours…

Filed Under: Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Pay and Salary, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Department of Labor laws, final paycheck, final paycheck laws, flexible working hours law, hazard pay, job share arrangements, job share law, job sharing policy, travel time laws

March 7, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Work Hour Laws & Pay Issues FAQ, Part I

Work hours, pay issues, questions, oh my! As a small business owner or manager, the requirements governing meal break laws and other compensation issues can seem trickier than traveling the Yellow Brick Road. My FAQ guide to work hours and pay issues…

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employment Law, Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: breaks and meal periods, Department of Labor laws, meal break laws, night and weekend workers, part-time employment rules, sick leave, sick leave entitlement, sick time law, vacation pay law, vacation pay rules, Work break laws, Work hour laws

February 25, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock 1 Comment

Household Employee or Independent Worker?

Household Employee or Independent Worker?

Is the nanny you just hired an independent employee or a household employee? It can be a confusing distinction, so check out these FAQ’s about IRS household employee rules. What is a household employee?

Filed Under: Employment Law, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Household employees, Independent Worker

February 11, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock

Employer Practices That Will Get You in Trouble

Employer Practices That Will Get You in Trouble

How many kids do you have? Where does your husband work? When meeting someone new, these are harmless questions that help us get to know the other person. If you’re interviewing a job applicant, though, these questions could get you in trouble.

Filed Under: Employment Law, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee laws, hiring practices

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