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Question: We’re planning to close the office a few days a week to save money. Do salaried exempt employees still get their full pay during these furloughs?
Question: We’re planning to close the office a few days a week to save money. Do salaried exempt employees still get their full pay during these furloughs? Answer: Yes, salaried exempt employees must be paid their full weekly salary if they do any work during your designated seven-day workweek, including tasks as quick as checking work email or voicemail. As your goal
Federal Law Alert: DOL Increases Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries
Federal Law Alert April 30th, 2024 Federal: DOL Increases Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published the much-anticipated final rule that will increase the minimum salary for many exempt employees. The increase will take effect in two steps. If you’d like to review the regulations yourself, they are available here—the relevant changes start
Question: What can we do about an employee who is taking too many restroom breaks?
Question: What can we do about an employee who is taking too many restroom breaks? Answer: Start by asking yourself if the employee’s restroom breaks are genuinely causing problems. Focus on the employee’s productivity and performance (as well as any coverage issues) rather than the amount of time spent in the restroom. If the employee is getting their work done and productivity is not
Federal Law Alert: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Final Regulations Published
Federal Law Alert April 22nd, 2024 Federal: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Final Regulations Published The final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, has been published and takes effect June 18, 2024. With over 100 pages of preamble, regulations, and interpretive guidance, there’s obviously a lot to take in. Thankfully, you
Health Benefits Help SMBs Hire and Retain Workers Despite Ongoing Challenges
February 20, 2024 | Source: BenefitsPRO, by Alan Goforth Although small and mid-sized businesses may lack the resources of their larger counterparts, they face many of the same issues in recruiting and retaining qualified employees. “It’s a challenging time for smaller employers,” according to a report from eHealth. “Most said it’s harder to find good workers today than it was three years ago. While
Holiday Closure
Our offices will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20, 2024 at 8 AM. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and God bless America!
Holiday Closure
Our offices will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 8 AM. We hope you have a wonderful holiday and God bless America!
Cannabis Protections in Employment
California Law Alert December 15, 2023 California Employment Law Updates for January 1 The following employment laws take effect January 1, 2024. CANNABIS PROTECTIONS IN EMPLOYMENT Employers with five or more employees will be prohibited from discriminating against an applicant or employee for using cannabis off-duty and away from the workplace. This includes discriminating based on a drug test that
Holiday Closure
This year, as with every year, we would like to express our gratitude for you, our clients, partners and friends. Our company would be nothing without you. We wish all the best for each of you during the holiday season and into the new year! From all of us at Gabriel Insurance Agency, thank you! Please note: Our offices will be closed
Question: My employees regularly forget to log out during their breaks and meal periods. I’ve told them countless times, and they just forget to do it. What can I do?
Emily| SPHR Question: My employees regularly forget to log out during their breaks and meal periods. I’ve told them countless times, and they just forget to do it. What can I do? Answer: There are a few steps you can take to help your employees remember to clock out for breaks and meal periods: Ask employees why they’re forgetting. There may