Your Service Animals in the Workplace Animals now have a place in the workplace. Check out this month's employer HR tips for more information on how to handle employees who need service animals! Service animals are NOT pets Household pets can be restricted by employers in the workplace. Service animals cannot. For an animal to [...]
Keeping Employee Files Protected Security of employee data has gained attention when it comes to data on company computer networks and intranets. A recent court case, Dittman vs UPMC, has held a company responsible for employee data that was stolen from its computer network. In addition to reviewing your electronic data security policies, do not [...]
Breaks, Leave, Holidays & More: Pay Requirements for Virginia Check out this month's Employer HR Tips for advice on how to pay your employees. Meals and Breaks: Employers are not required to pay nonexempt employees if they take a lunch break longer than 20 minutes. For a 30 minute lunch break, employees must be fully [...]
Paying Non-Exempt Employees When it comes to paying your employees, you must consider the categories they fall under. In this month's Employer HR Tips, we will look at non-exempt employees and consider all the factors that go into the creation of their salaries. Local vs State vs Federal Minimum Wage It is required by law [...]
An employee’s salary is an important component of job satisfaction. There are a number of factors in determining a competitive salary. Check out this month’s employer tips for the next time you’re determining employee salaries. Classification When determining your employees’ salaries, first consider whether they are exempt or non-exempt. Exempt employees are paid a salary [...]
Interviewing potential new employees for your small business can seem daunting. With help from November's employer HR tips, you'll be interviewing like a pro in no time! Make a Checklist: Before conducting a phone interview, list all the criteria you or your team hope to find in a potential new [...]
When it comes to running a small business, employee handbooks keep everything in order. Check out this month's latest employer HR tips! Employee Handbooks Are a Must: No matter the size of the business, an employee handbook is a must. Having enumerated guidelines and procedures in the handbook that are updated regularly will notably help [...]
Looking to run your business a little more smoothly? Take a look at this month's Employer HR Tips! “Do What I Say, Not What I Do” is OUT!: Employers must work especially hard to build and maintain employees’ trust. Lead by example so your employees can look to you as a guide on how to [...]
Never stop being a student, even when you're the one in charge. Learn from this month's Employer HR Tips! Keep Employees Engaged: As an employer, it is your job to motivate employees as well as keep them engaged in the company and the work they are doing. Prioritizing employees’ engagement is beneficial as it leads [...]
Looking to improve your skillset as the boss? Check out this month's helpful Employer HR Tips! Keep Job Descriptions Current: Job descriptions are essential in attracting the right kind of candidate for the job. They should list criteria, expectations, and key skill requirements necessary for completing the expected tasks. Therefore, it should act as a [...]
