by Kellie Boysen | May 3, 2017 | Employee Management, Policies
Every well-run business has an attendance policy that is clear, communicated, and complied with. Strategic development of an attendance policy that fits your business helps you be productive and competitive, both as a business and an employer. You have a lot of... by Kellie Boysen | Apr 26, 2017 | Employee Management, General, Our Blog, Policies, Retention
Time off is important to help employees rejuvenate. It helps them be more productive when they are on the job, and a good vacation policy can retain good workers.. But vacation is only one of the reasons why employees might miss work. A recent article in The... 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... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 8, 2015 | Compliance, Policies
As an employer you are required to provide appropriate accommodations to nursing mothers. If you aren’t doing this, you are putting your company at great risks. The Affordable Care Act amended the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to require employers to provide... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 3, 2015 | Policies
As we head into the winter months, snow and ice may present an issue for employees trying to get to work, as well as, employers and opening their office for the day. It’s important for employers to know the FLSA rules when it comes to paying employees when the office...