by Kellie Boysen | Dec 9, 2014 | Our Blog
Nowadays, the hr community is seeing more instances of federal and state agencies exercising their abilities to imprison company owners, directors, officers, managers and supervisors for violations of wage-and-hour laws. The latest example is Elisa Parto, a Port... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 4, 2014 | Our Blog
This past June, federal agencies added some clarity to offer employers an additional “ruling” on what is known as the 90-day Waiting Period which will go into effect in January 2015. This ruling establishes parameters for employers whether they are self-insured or... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 3, 2014 | Our Blog
Managers rarely experience a shortage of employee complaints. However, many managers seek advice on how to handle those complaints. Often times, if not handled correctly, these discussions can get heated. How can managers keep these conversations from turning into an... by Kellie Boysen | Nov 20, 2014 | Our Blog
Onboarding programs were created to reduce new employee turnover. However, there are several reasons many companies find that their onboarding programs are not effective. In fact, a recent survey by BambooHR, a software company, revealed that 31% of people have quit a... by Kellie Boysen | Nov 18, 2014 | Our Blog
Holding onto new employees can be hard. In fact, recent research by BambooHR, a software company, found that 31% of people have quit a job within the first six months. BambooHR surveyed 1,005 U.S. employees over the age of 24 to find out what has made them quit jobs... by Kellie Boysen | Nov 13, 2014 | Our Blog
Employers should begin preparing company budgets now for a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) proposed rule, expected in the first quarter of 2015. Employers should begin looking at classifications once the proposed rule is issued since it is likely that not many changes...