by Tom Engel | Sep 29, 2022 | Benefits, Compensation, Employee Relations, Hot Topics, Workforce Management
One of the advantages of running your own business is being able to manage the money coming in and the expenses going out. But, unless your company has big capital expenses such as equipment, vehicles, computers and such, you may find yourself looking for ways to...
by Tom Engel | Feb 20, 2021 | Compensation, Compliance, Employee Relations, Hot Topics, Salaries and Wages
Pay Equity Translated for the Common Employer Equal Pay Laws are often overlooked and ignored by good people, who think they’re treating employees fairly. The reality of employer compliance is really much more complex. Across the United States, there are 24 different...
by Tom Engel | Jan 18, 2021 | Compensation, Covid, Hot Topics, Salaries and Wages, Workforce Management
During COVID there are absolutely disruptions and hardship, but also incredible opportunities to reset and think differently. Instead of instinctively looking to fill key roles, focus on acquiring the skills you need to gain an edge over the competition. In late...
by Tom Engel | Feb 3, 2020 | Benefits, Compensation, Compliance, Hot Topics, Salaries and Wages
On August 9, 2019, the Paid Family & Medical Leave (PMFL) insurance program was created to provide partially or fully compensated time away from work for employees who require Family, Medical or Safe leave. The law allows covered individuals to receive up to 12...
by Tom Engel | Jan 3, 2020 | Benefits, Compensation, Compliance
On May 15, 2020, the State of Oregon will require all private-sector employers with one (1) or more employees (based in Oregon) to participate in the OregonSaves program. Open to everyone, the state-run retirement program is intended to make it easier for workers in...
by Tom Engel | Jul 19, 2017 | Compensation, Compliance, HR 101, Salaries and Wages
Sometimes mistakes happen. When those mistakes have to do with work time and payroll, tensions can arise between employers and employees. Of course you don’t want to pay for work that wasn’t needed or you had cancelled, but if a good employee mistakenly...
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