California expands its worker classification rules
Going forward, you may need to change the way you pay some people, thanks to worker classification changes in the Golden State.
Employment Law
Recent Supreme Court ruling bad news for employers on the 401(k) front
Do you ever wonder whether employees actually read the 401(k) fee disclosures you send them? It might not matter — they can still sue you years down the road. That’s what came out of the U.S. Supreme Court in a recent ruling. In Intel v Sulyma, the high court let employees proceed with an excessive […]
Workplace harassment laws getting stricter: What CFOs must know
To avoid costly legal trouble, it’s imperative for companies to evaluate their approach to workplace harassment right away.
Hiring in Finance: Legally, what can and can’t you say?
Any time Finance is looking to bring on new staffers, you must ensure the interview process is carried out smoothly and soundly. In today’s age, there are more than a few fair hiring laws to remember, from the Civil Rights Act and the Equal Pay Act to the Americans with Disabilities Act. And with any […]
Busted! Employer catches employee on social media abusing FMLA leave
FMLA leave costs your company enough when employees take it legitimately … then you catch an employee trying to scam you! Unfortunately it happens a lot, though probably not as dramatically as it all unfolded for one of your peers in California. An employee taking intermittent FLMA leave was caught red-handed on a fishing trip […]
Flood of new states ban salary history questions – did yours?
As budget time approaches, fewer of you will know what new hires pulled in at their old jobs in order to determine their new compensation. New Jersey is the latest state to remove the tricky question of what someone earned at their last company from the list of things you can ask a job applicant. […]
Sexual harassment: 12 warning signs you have a company culture that’s more vulnerable to it
Of course you know: Sexual harassment can happen in any workplace. But it turns out it happens in some workplaces more than others. Is yours one of them? Here’s how to tell.
It’s almost intern season! Keys to keep your company in compliance
Spring is here and along with new flowers you’ll soon see some new faces around the office. It’s intern time for many companies as college students are out for the summer and look to build their resume.
New OT salary threshold released: Here’s the new number
It’s finally here! After years of waiting and more than 200,000 public comments, the Department of Labor (DOL) just released the proposed rules overhauling the federal overtime system.
