Tag: Employer

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced earlier this year a new final rule on the minimum annual salary threshold that partly determines whether employees are exempt from overtime pay.

Employers must work proactively to prevent toxic work environments, no matter the size nor mission. Failing to do so means it’s likely only a matter of time before bad things

Historically, retirement has been viewed sort of like jumping off a cliff. Employees pick a date, maybe enjoy a going-away party, and then off they go into their great golden

In 2008, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) was enacted. Its chief mandate is to prevent group health plans and health insurance issuers from imposing more restrictive

Outsourcing has become an increasingly popular strategy for organizations aiming to allocate resources strategically. While the decision for outsourcing payroll management can vary depending on factors such as organization size,

Many employers have used noncompete agreements to prevent departing employees from taking valuable information and key customers with them to competitors after they leave. Earlier this year, the U.S. Federal

For most employers today, the question isn’t which fringe benefits to sponsor for employees but which ones. Beyond the basics, such as health insurance and retirement plans, there are numerous

While America was celebrating Labor Day this year, another significant milestone was taking place that probably flew under most people’s radar: We celebrated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Of all the things that can happen in a workplace, violence is the most destructive and worrisome. Even incidents that don’t result in severe physical harm indicate a serious problem

Employees often look at their pay stubs and wonder, “What in the world is FUTA?” If your organization has been in operation for a while, you’re no doubt familiar with