Issue: Paying nonexempt workers for travel time can be tricky, especially if it involves several work sites or overnight travel. Risk: Thousands of dollars, or more, in back pay …
Issue: Benefit costs are rising, but you need to offer a competitive package to retain good workers. Benefit: Voluntary benefits let you beef up your benefits without much additional cost. …
Issue: Community colleges provide high-quality employee training at a reasonable cost. Benefit: Employees learn new skills and feel more loyal to your organization …
Studies show that employees who keep their jobs after a round of layoffs tend to view their benefits package less highly. Nip that attitude in the bud by distributing a personalized …
Issue: Repetitive-stress injuries didn’t disappear just because OSHA’s mandatory rules were repealed. Risk: Ergonomic injuries hurt productivity and, surprisingly, you’re still vulnerable to government penalties …
Here’s a simple way to cut your health costs: Encourage managers to lower their voice and treat employees more fairly. Reason: Employees who work under bosses who are judged to be …
Q. We are rewriting our vacation pay policy. Currently, we have two categories of hourly employees. Can we offer 10 vacation days after two years to some employees and five days for the same period to other employees? Can we offer different benefits to salaried and hourly employees? —S.P., Washington
Issue: How long must you accommodate medical-related leaves of absence? Benefit: Court rulings give you legal backing to draw a line in the calendar. Action: Don’t let employees …