When hiring, you may bring in a new employee who is a member of the military. Some employees may be currently enlisted or in the reserves when you hire them. Or, employees may enlist while working for your company. And if an employee needs to take time off for their military service, you must follow […]
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FMLA and Holiday Pay: How Does a Holiday Impact Employee Leave?
Do you know your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) responsibilities? Now, throw in a holiday. Do you still know how FMLA and holidays work?
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Does PTO Accrue on Overtime? What Employers Need to Know
Having employees comes with rules from the government. Federal and state laws both provide regulations regarding overtime. And, some states require employers to provide some form of paid time off (PTO). So, how do you calculate PTO, especially if an employee earns overtime? And, does PTO accrue on overtime? Keep reading to find out the […]
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An Employer’s Ultimate Resource to Intermittent Leave
When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Perhaps you have a paid time off (PTO) policy. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow. You may also need to provide Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave […]
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The Rundown on New York COVID Leave for Employers
New York began offering coronavirus paid leave in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL) updated and expanded New York COVID leave guidelines in January 2021. If you’re an employer in New York, read on to learn more about the state’s COVID leave expansion.
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What Is FMLA? The Rundown You Need to Know as a Small Business Owner
As a small business owner, you may have a lot of questions about FMLA, starting with, What is FMLA? To help you better understand FMLA and your roles and responsibilities as an employer, here are the basics of the law, eligibility requirements, and how to remain compliant as an employer.
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What Is Sick Pay?
Your alarm clock goes off, you roll over to get ready for work, but then … ugh. You just can’t do it because you’re too sick. Ever have one of those days? Your employees have, too.
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Break Your Employees Off a Piece of That … Paid Time Off?
Thinking about giving your employees paid sick or vacation days? Why not combine them under one paid time off plan?
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Drafting a Sick Time Policy for Your Small Business
Does your business offer sick time to employees? One study showed that having a paid sick time policy can help reduce turnover by 50%. If you want to attract and retain top talent, boost productivity, and reduce the spread of sickness in your workplace, consider drafting a sick time policy for small business.
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What’s the Deal With the New York Sick Leave Law?
Depending on your state, you may have to provide paid sick leave to your employees. As an employer, you should know the paid sick leave laws by state to ensure you remain compliant. One state that recently joined the bunch is New York. If you’re an NY employer, giddy-up and learn all about the New […]
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