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Most of the Human Resources world looks to federal law when it considering the classification of a worker as an employee or an independent contractor. The IRS and most federal employment statutes use a common law rules...
Health Insurance Reforms: First Dominos are Set to Fall
December 18, 2007
BusinessWeek reports that the California State Assembly passed a major health care reform plan that would expand coverage to almost 70% of the state’s uninsured at a cost of $14.4 billion. Under the...
Responding to EEOC and State Agency Discrimination Charges: Five Things Every HR Generalist should know.*
December 14, 2007
The EEOC receives over 75,000 discrimination charges annually each of which requires a response by an employer. How companies respond to charges varies greatly. In the legal community there are two schools of...
Many employers traditionally provide year end bonuses and holiday gifts for their employees. Bonuses may be included in a nonexempt employee’s regular rate depending upon the manner in which the bonus is calculated...
Inclement Weather Policies: Don’t Get Lost in the Storm
December 4, 2007
Many employers struggle with business closings and delays necessitated by inclement weather. I recommend adopting a policy that addresses at least the following three areas: Will employees be paid for the time when the...