Don't HR Alone

https://youtube.com/watch?v=lTI-z6xT2pQ Ever asked why safe harbor matches rock the 401(k) world? When it comes to offering a competitive and attractive retirement plan for your employees, a 401(k) plan with a safe harbor match is an excellent option. Safe harbor matches ensure that your plan meets certain requirements set by the IRS, making it more accessible and beneficial for your employees. Ho...

https://youtu.be/Qbo8szTShMA Is it job abandonment or something else?🕵️‍♂️ Job Abandonment is when an employee doesn’t show up, with no intention of returning, and importantly, without communication. Join Rhamy Alejeal in unraveling the mystery of Job Abandonment. When does absence become abandonment, and how should businesses navigate this challenging territory? From defining policies to the comp...

https://youtu.be/H-GfZ9n28G0 Unlock the secrets of identifying and nurturing leadership potential in your team! 🌟 In this episode, we explore the signs, strategies, and key attributes that set the stage for leadership readiness, providing you with invaluable insights to enhance your team's leadership landscape. Discover the qualities that define an effective leader—initiative, strong communicatio...

https://youtu.be/Qn8fGg5auB4 The IRS recently made an announcement that holds significant implications for employers and HR professionals alike: the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability threshold for 2024 will be adjusted to 8.39%, down from 9.12% in 2023. This change might seem minor, but it holds substantial ramifications for businesses. Stay ahead of the curve, protect your organization, and...

https://youtu.be/hYz3PD05GgM?si=QuQr9tGHSshWRCK4 Discover effective strategies to help employees who don't get along, turning conflicts into catalysts for innovation and productivity. Join Rhamy as he outlines key points from early intervention to leveraging strengths and weaknesses, providing actionable insights for HR pros and team leaders.

[youtube https://youtu.be/CFFgreZRB_I?si=XuP3ul7xkx4DL19Y] In this episode, we are going to talk about The Power of Appreciation. Specifically, how leveraging that power can boost your employee morale through effective recognition. Share in the comments a special memory or a shoutout to a colleague who deserves some recognition today. Let's keep empowering each other and unlocking our full potenti...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mj_r1ntUk1M] If an employee becomes ill with COVID-19 symptoms, they may request for paid sick leave under the FFCRA only to seek a medical diagnosis, or self-quarantine only if advised to do so by a healthcare provider. If tested positive, the employee may continue to take paid sick leave. This does not apply for illnesses unrelated to COVID-19—though empl...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YduFG1ETZY] Under the circumstances existing currently, the ADA has specifically allowed employers to bar an employee from physical presence in the workplace if he refuses to have his temperature taken, refuses to answer questions about whether he has COVID-19, has symptoms associated with COVID-19, or has been tested for COVID-19 and is positive. If the e...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6k_vgtvmTU&w=560&h=315] The simple answer is “no”. The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) prohibits employers from asking employees medical questions about family members, and it is still in force. GINA does not prohibit employers from asking employees whether they’ve had contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or ma...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwIiTDvEjmY] A new bill in California was finalized that would expand the California Family Rights Act to make it an unlawful employment practice for employers with five or more employees to refuse to grant an employee’s request to take up to 12 workweeks of unpaid protected leave during any 12-month period to bond with the employee’s new child or care for...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ0aYhbhPSk] Referring to a case involving Cal/OSHA and frozen foods manufacturer Overhill Farms Inc. and its temporary employment agency Jobsource North America Inc., employers failed to protect hundreds of employees from COVID-19 at two plants in Vernon. This was due to the lack of physical distancing procedures among workers including where they clock in...

https://youtu.be/EFcPkW82VCc Under the FLSA, employees are entitled to be paid a minimum wage for each hour worked and to be paid one-and-a-half times their regular rate of pay for each hour in excess of 40 hours worked in a workweek (some states have slightly different regulations). Certain employees are exempt from these requirements, including employees who are employed in a bona fide executive...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmjNGQGvsKg] A group of mechanics employed at a South Carolina chain of tire and automobile repair stores was paid under a compensation plan that contained two components. They received an amount determined by multiplying the particular mechanic’s “flat rate”;—an hourly pay rate assigned to each mechanic based on that mechanic’s particular skill, experience...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5_adTNqND4] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has laid out new workplace strategies for COVID-19-related violence prevention in order to avoid conflict if customers refuse to adhere to safety protocols being enforced by employees. The CDC has posted information on limiting workplace violence related to retail and service businesses’ COVID-19 p...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gi7xFp--uE] We will be looking at an explanation from the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor about the Fair Labor Standards Act, specifically about employee reimbursements. Generally, the FLSA requires covered employers to pay non-exempt employees no less than the federal minimum hourly wage for all non-overtime hours worked in a given workw...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2Q8P2LF124] The Department of Labor has posted a clarification letter about the FLSA and addresses the question of whether commercial drivers can be paid solely on a commission basis. The FLSA exempts from its overtime pay requirements certain employees of “retail or service establishment[s]. The exemption applies to any employee: who works at a retail or...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYX_R6_GXVs] The Equal Employment Opportunity Council released guidance early in August 2020 that addressed employees who may be suffering from opioid addiction, referring to it as an opioid disability protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. While this guidance is directed specifically towards employees, employers can read through the document...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz13X5PfR4Y] Employees that work from home on an hourly basis need an ability to clock in and out for their scheduled hours and an ability to report the time that they worked in an unscheduled time. For example, if the employer was not expecting the employee to work at 10 pm, and yet they did, the employer has to put together a reasonable process for report...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUn4WQ017ds] It can be difficult for management to understand why an employee may be excelling in one area of a job while underperforming in another. Performance is evaluated on an ongoing basis but, often, it is an annual review. A Performance Improvement Program (PIP) basically shortens the length of performance reviews. It provides more feedback more oft...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_35zj3H11g] The short answer to this question is “yes”. Of course, telecommuting is preferable. If the work can be done from home, the employer and employee should discuss options to prevent complications that arise due to situations such as the current lockdowns or city-wide protests. Do keep in mind that factors such as business expenses vary by state wh...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfwwapAGcco] In answering this question, it is important to note the differences between “noncompete”, “non-solicitation”, and “company” or “trade secrets” when navigating future opportunities. “Noncompete” simply means that the employee cannot seek work in the same industry by becoming an employee or partner of a competitor. Note that the “duty of loyalty”...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHr2N0tkHcc] In this episode, we dive into Post Accident Drug Testing. After Oct 2018, OSHA has stated that most instances of workplace drug testing are permissible, including:   Random drug testing; Drug testing unrelated to the reporting of a work-related injury or illness; Drug testing under a state’s workers’ compensation law; Drug testing under an...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opgvh1N2grU] This episode goes through law updates in August 2020: Nebraska Employee Misclassification: The Employee Classification Act is amended to change enforcement provisions. The change provides that the commissioner may issue a citation to a contractor when an investigation reveals that a contractor has violated the act. Nebraska Smoking in the Workp...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_O-t_rz13pU] This episode goes through law updates in August 2020: Georgia Disaster and Emergency Services Volunteer Leaves: Under the Disaster Volunteer Leave Act, employees of state agencies who are certified disaster service volunteers may be granted paid leaves of absence for no more than 15 workdays in a 12-month period to participate in specialized di...

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gjNHRI2KAs] This episode goes through law updates in August 2020: California Unemployment Insurance: Tax-rated employers will receive relief from unemployment insurance benefit charges related to COVID-19. Alongside other states, California will not count COVID-19-related claims against employers. Colorado Labor Relations: The Colorado Partnership for Qual...