by Kellie Boysen | Jun 19, 2012 | General
That was an expensive termination decision. Does anyone review your company’s termination decisions before they are made? Here is a link for more details. http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/osha/OSHA20121028.htm by Kellie Boysen | Jun 18, 2012 | General
Be sure to communicate the following when issuing a performance review… *Be sure the individual’s goals are clear. (Remember SMART…Simple/ Specific, Measurable, Acheivable, Relevant, and Timely.) *Ensure the employee understands the value they bring... by Kellie Boysen | Jun 8, 2012 | General
One of the major areas for FLSA lawsuits these days is the incorrect classification of employees. Some business owners and managers do not realize they cannot just pay anyone a salary instead of an hourly wage. There are certain qualifications that make employees... by Kellie Boysen | May 29, 2012 | General
HR professionals who manage compensation use their professional judgment to consider a number of legitimate factors in creating fair and equitable compensation systems. These include experience, education, profitability, merit, productivity, prior salary history and... by Kellie Boysen | May 25, 2012 | General
The answer probably will not surprise you. The reality is it depends! There are at least three different guides: EEOC, IRS, and the Supreme Court. Some indicators that a worker is an employee rather than an independent contractor include… The work does not require a... by Kellie Boysen | May 24, 2012 | General
Guidelines for Unpaid Interns… The internship, even though it includes actual operation of the facilities of the employer, is similar to training which would be given in an educational environment. The internship experience is for the benefit of the intern. The intern...