As a small business owner, one of your jobs is to set the salary for job openings. This is one of the most important factors for a job seeker so having an attractive salary or salary range will better attract potential employees. Many things go into deciding on a salary range: your business's philosophy, availability [...]
How to vet resumes Looking for a better way to vet potential employees? Take a look at July’s Employer HR Tips to streamline your process of vetting resumes! Categorize resume bulk: When faced with a stack of resumes, it can be intimidating when you’re trying to find that one perfect candidate. The easiest way to [...]
Required Posters for Virginia Employers Take a moment to review a few of the required posters you must have properly displayed in your workplace as a Virginia employer. Notice to Workers (VEC-B-29) This poster is based on the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act (UC). All employers who fall under VA unemployment compensation laws must have it [...]
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 [...]
