Employers across the country indirectly increased employees’ compensation recently and in many companies, it seemed like nobody noticed. Why? Because management was guilty of a big oversight. (more…)
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IRS is making year-end a little easier to prep for this time around. Final 1099 instructions are already out. (more…)
Here's another prime example of how expensive it can be to violate federal laws protecting the rights of disabled job applicants. (more…)
The Dept. of Labor (DOL) has checked off the new OT regs from its spring 2016 regulatory to-do list, but that’s not all the agency has in store for employers. (more…)
Think your policies setting limits on employee leave don't put you in harm's way? Check this: A recent case is going to cost home improvement retailer Lowe’s a cool $8.6 million. (more…)
Heads up: You may have to adjust your wellness program participation incentives following some new guidance from the feds. (more…)
When a job requires employees to log more than 40 hours per week on a regular basis, is it safe to say overtime is an “essential job function” of that position and deny an accommodation request that attempts to skirt…
You've no doubt heard about the recent pro-employer ruling in the EEOC’s landmark lawsuit against Flambeau Inc.’s wellness plan. But if you think that's the end of the line, we’ve got some bad news. (more…)
One of Finance's biggest concerns about workplace wellness programs is the fact that it’s difficult (if not impossible) to determine the dollars-and-cents Return On Investment (ROI). As a result, employers are turning to another metric to gauge the overall success of their…
It's not easy to decipher the pay-docking rules laid out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The regs are pretty murky. (more…)
Study after study confirms that most workers aren’t setting aside nearly enough money for retirement. As a result, an increasing number of individuals are prolonging their retirement. This can have a drastic effect on employers, so is it time for…
If your payroll people have trouble understanding the pay-docking rules laid out by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), assure them they've got a lot of company. The regs are pretty murky. (more…)
