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 | Covid, Employee Relations, Hot Topics, Salaries and Wages, Workforce Management
What’s at Stake without A Covid Response Plan? More than ever, how you treat your employees during a time of challenge as disruptive as COVID will follow you and impact employer reputation. The fundamental question all employers must be able to ask themselves...
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 | Feb 12, 2018 | Compliance, HR 101, Salaries and Wages
“You need a vacation.” “Don’t forget to use your PTO before it’s too late…” “Use it or Lose it!” You may recognize these as something your boss may tell you when the end of the year starts to roll around. Each company has their own reasoning behind wanting their...
by Tom Engel | Dec 18, 2017 | Compliance, HR 101, Salaries and Wages
Each time a new labor law is passed or rule approved, there’s typically some ominous warning from the Department of Labor about the dramatic $10k fines as a consequence of inaction or not remaining current. Could that really happen? Technically, yes. Is it likely...
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