Misclassification of jobs can be costly
It’s important to periodically review the classification of jobs in your company to ensure they comply with federal law. Roles in businesses sometimes change and failure to correctly classify a position can be an expensive error. The U.S. Department of Labor...
Workplace communication is vital to a company’s success
Communication with your employees is crucial because it boosts morale, engagement, productivity and job satisfaction. The bottom line is communication with your teams affects the success of your business. Workplace communication is essential to every company. It’s key...
Will your company permit post-pandemic remote work?
With the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency May 11, more employers are asking employees who were working remotely during the pandemic to return to the office, at least for a few days a week. While some employers are insisting employees return to work...
Onboarding, development can ensure employee success
A well-structured onboarding process can keep your employees engaged, improve retention and increase productivity. Onboarding and development are critical programs for new hires. They go hand in hand to launch and position your employees for their role in the company...
Be prepared to comply with state, federal child labor laws
As employers ramp up the recruiting and hiring of youths for summer jobs, it’s a good time to remind you to be informed about your state, local and federal child labor laws. The current labor shortages are expected to continue to plague U.S. businesses for years. As a...
Hiring a noncitizen takes planning, time
The annual process for employers seeking to sponsor and hire workers who aren’t U.S. citizens is underway. If you want to sponsor noncitizen employees, you must be prepared. When you have positions that can’t be filled by U.S. workers, such as specialty roles or for...
Does your business comply with the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law 33 years ago, remains an important piece of legislation employers need to understand to comply with its requirements. The ADA is a federal civil rights law that bans discrimination against individuals with...
Stay informed about changes in state, federal laws
The new year brings new state and federal laws, along with updates to existing laws employers must become aware of to remain in compliance or face potential fines In Massachusetts, the minimum wage and the maximum weekly benefit and income level for the state Paid...
Recognizing religion in the workplace
As families gather to mark holiday traditions this season, it’s important for employers to educate themselves about their employees to provide an inclusive culture for religion in their workplace. Whether the religious holidays are Hanukkah, Christmas, or Three Kings...
