by Kellie Boysen | Apr 20, 2017 | Compliance, For Employers
Are you contemplating hiring student workers in your business? If so, in order to be compliant with Fair Labor Standards for Student Workers you need to know this information: Work Hours The FLSA does not limit the number of hours or times of day for workers 16 years... by Kellie Boysen | Apr 17, 2017 | Employee Management
Clients often ask us whether leaders can motivate employees more effectively through the potential to receive a carrot (reward) or a stick (negative consequence). There is not one quick and always correct answer, because it depends upon the individuals involved, the... by Kellie Boysen | Apr 14, 2017 | Employee Management
Spring is here, and many students are already preparing to apply for seasonal and/or part time employment. You have specific legal responsibilities as an employer of a teen. In addition you as a first employer have opportunity to lay the foundation of that student... by Kellie Boysen | Mar 29, 2016 | Our Blog, Policies
Ban on Hiring Smokers – Is it Possible? It’s nо secret…cigarette ѕmоkіng hаѕ bееn mаkіng hеаdlіnеѕ fоr years. Thаt іѕ bесаuѕе ѕmоkіng bаns hаve bееn еnасtеd соvеrіng аll bаrѕ аnd rеѕtаurаntѕ іn еасh оf thе 60 mоѕt рорulаtеd сіtіеѕ іn thе Unіtеd Stаtеѕ іn... by Kellie Boysen | Mar 24, 2016 | Our Blog, Policies
Companies and their management may not retaliate against an employee for taking protected actions such as those listed below… Reporting unsafe situations Refusing to perform an illegal act Taking leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Requesting reasonable...