Aug 28, 2018 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
Unlike non-exempt, hourly employees, where you pay only for hours worked, salaried employees are paid the same whether they work 20 hours or 60 hours in a workweek. If you pay that salaried employee based on hours worked, you may run into trouble. You are treating...
2018 Labor Day Bank Holiday Notice
Aug 24, 2018 | Holiday Notices
Corporate Payroll Services and banks will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. If you are a direct deposit or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one business day early to ensure proper funding of employee bank...
Political Discussion in the Workplace
Aug 16, 2018 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
As we approach mid-term election season, it’s a good time to review how to handle political discussion in the workplace.  It seems that since before the 2016 general election, there’s been almost continuous “drama” and plenty to discuss. Now, with...
Accommodating Pregnant Employees
Aug 14, 2018 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
Let’s imagine a situation. Wendy, who’s been on the job for only four months, informs her employer that she’s pregnant. She requests light duty and asks if temporary leave is an option. Instead of accommodating Wendy, the employer terminates her employment,...
Four Misunderstood Terms in the Americans with Disabilities Act
Aug 9, 2018 | Human Resources
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to a lot of organizations—all public employers and any private employer with 15 or more employees.  Nevertheless, there’s a lot of confusion about what the law requires and what its terms entail. A big reason for this...