Jun 1, 2018 | Human Resources, Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
Employers who do not pay attention to their state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates may take an unnecessary financial hit. Since it is one of the few tax rates over which employers can have some influence, an understanding of how it works can help you act to...
May 31, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
One of your employees, Sydney, is having a baby and plans to take medical leave to recover and bond with her newborn under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).  You’ve determined that she qualifies for protected FMLA. It will be considered continuous leave, as she...
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination Claims When You Let an Employee Go
May 29, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
There are many reasons for terminating employees. There can be well-documented performance rationale. Your company may be downsizing due to a market contraction. In an acquisition or merger, you may need to eliminate duplicate roles. Whatever the reason,...
How to talk to an employee with bad hygiene (and what to avoid!)
May 17, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
You’ve just gotten back to your desk from a lunch appointment when several employees come to your office requesting a brief meeting. When you invite them in, the group informs you that Jerry, a reliable and hard-working employee, has started to show signs of bad...
Unexpected FMLA event? What you need to know about notice.
May 9, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Your shipping department manager, Jack, is having knee replacement surgery next month. He has been told by his doctor that he should plan to be out of the office recuperating for three to six weeks. He has asked about Family Medical Leave (FMLA) eligibility. You...
IRS Adjusts Health Savings Account Maximum Family Contribution…Again
May 4, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service has reversed itself and is allowing taxpayers to use $6,900 as the Health Savings Account (HSA) maximum family contribution for 2018 rather than the updated $6,850 amount it set forth on March 5, 2018. The IRS originally set the...