Introduction The workplace landscape is constantly evolving, and as a business owner or HR professional, it is crucial to stay informed about relevant legislation that impacts your organization. In this comprehensive blog post, we will explore the Senate Bill S05459, also known as the Safeguarding Employees and Accountability for Termination (SEAT) Act. This groundbreaking legislation […]
Introduction For both employers and job seekers, understanding the distinction between a job description and a job posting is crucial. As an employer, you need to effectively communicate your requirements and attract the right candidates. As a job seeker, you want to fully comprehend the expectations and responsibilities of a role before applying. In this […]
Welcome, business owners! As you strive for a thriving and harmonious work environment, understanding the intricacies of Human Resources (HR) is crucial. In this blog post, we will delve into the key aspects of the first 90 days of hiring a new employee. From crafting compelling job postings and descriptions to effectively managing performance reviews, […]
As we enter another week of working from home, we continue finding ways to meet with people through the many online options for video conferencing. Whether you are using Zoom, Google Hangouts, Uber Conference, Skype, or any other format, it is important to remember to practice professionalism. I am sure many of us have seen […]
The FLSA overtime rule determines whether employees are eligible or exempt for overtime pay. Exempt employees, because of their rate of pay and type of work that they do, are not eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Nonexempt employees must be paid time and a half for any hours worked more than 40 in […]
Must you allow lunch breaks for your staff? According to the New York State Department of Labor, Lunch breaks must be given to staff. The length of the required break depends on the industry and shift: Factory employees are entitled to a one-hour break between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Mercantile employees and all other […]
As August is almost up so are few deadlines. As of 08/31/2019, the current I9 form is set to expire. According to Homeland Security, they will continue with the current form with some minor changes. Make sure that you keep up to date with these forms. The DOL has sent a new Federal rule for […]
Salary-increase budgets for U.S. employers are projected to grow next year by just 0.1 percent above the actual average budget increase for 2019, confirming that wage growth isn’t accelerating much despite record-low unemployment. U.S. salary budgets are projected to rise by an average (mean) of 3.3 percent in 2020, up from an actual year-over-year increase […]
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited U.S. Nonwovens Corp. – a home and personal care fabric product manufacturer – for repeat and serious safety violations after an employee suffered a fractured hand at the plant in Hauppauge, New York. The company faces $287,212 in penalties. Investigators determined the […]
Google has agreed to pay $11 million to end a class-action lawsuit involving 227 people accusing the company of systemically discriminating against job applicants who were over the age of 40. Under the final settlement agreement, presented to a federal judge July 19, plaintiffs will collect an estimated $35,000 each. Under the settlement, parent company […]
