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Monday, December 2, 2024
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Many employers consider being socially responsible as not only the right thing to do, but also as a way to help attract applicants, foster greater engagement and satisfaction among employees, promote teamwork, and generate good will in the community.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay most employees overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek (some states require overtime in additional situations). The FLSA allows for exemptions from the overtime requirement for certain employees who work in administrative, professional, and executive jobs (known as "exempt" employees).
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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ADP Resource® is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Nation of Lifesavers initiative. To mark “World Restart a Heart Day” on Oct. 16, you and your U.S.-based employees can join the AHA’s Nation of Lifesavers and learn about CPR in the ADP Mobile app by watching a 60-second video and completing a 4-item assessment to receive a Nation of Lifesavers badge.
Friday, September 27, 2024
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The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked and pay them overtime (at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay) whenever they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The amount employees should receive in pay cannot be determined accurately without knowing the number of hours worked. This can be especially tricky when the employee has waiting time or on-call time during the workweek. To help you navigate these situations, here’s a summary of the federal rules and guidance.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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Employers sometimes use "probationary periods" when hiring new employees or promoting employees into a new position. The probationary period is used as a time to assess whether the new hire or newly promoted employee is a good fit for the position. Typically, probationary periods range from three to six months.
Monday, July 29, 2024
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In April 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that will increase the minimum salary amount required to be paid to certain employees in order for these employees to be considered exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime pay requirements. As a result of the final rule, the minimum salary required for certain employees to be classified as exempt from overtime under federal law increased on July 1, 2024 and will increase again on Jan. 1, 2025
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Absenteeism, tardiness and no shows can have a significant impact on a business, including lost productivity, increased overtime costs and elevated stress among the employees left to pick up the slack. Here are some guidelines for addressing these issues.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Interviews are critical for finding the right candidate for a job, but they must be conducted carefully in order to stay within the bounds of federal, state and local laws. Employers should avoid interview questions that are expressly prohibited by law, such as inquiries that may directly or indirectly reveal an applicant is a member of a protected group. Here are ten examples of questions to avoid, along with some suggested alternatives.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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Federal Compliance Update
On April 23, 2024, the United States Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL), released a final rule which updates and revises the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exempting executive, administrative, and professional employees from minimum wage and overtime requirements. The final rule is effective July 1, 2024.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
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Non-exempt, non-exempt salaried and exempt are some of the most misunderstood terms when it comes to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unfortunately, misunderstanding these terms and the FLSA’s rules that govern them can result in costly penalties. To help you understand these classifications better, here are some key points about each.