Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Employees can use up to 12 weeks of FMLA leave in a 12-month period. However, you can define the leave in several different ways. FMLA allows the employer to use any of the following techniques to calculate the 12-month period: Calendar year: 12-month period that runs from January 1 through December 31 Fixed 12 months: [...]
Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

Simplify Flexible Employee Schedules

Many employers are stuck in 1990 when it comes to flexible schedules. This is unfortunate. Providing flexible schedules benefits everyone at your business. It's also a must if you want to hire qualified millennials. They are becoming the largest group in the labor pool—so it's critical to provide perks they have come to expect. Employers [...]
Do You Know If Your Employee Handbook Is Up-To-Date?

Do You Know If Your Employee Handbook Is Up-To-Date?

You have an employee handbook, don't you? If you don't, it's time to create one. Even if you only have two or three staff members. Remember that an employee handbook is dynamic. It should be a living document that evolves with your organization.  Careful employers review it at least yearly. They update it as required. [...]
Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

How to Measure Your Labor Audit Liability

Are You Compliant? Is your business at risk for fines or sanctions in case of a labor audit? By answering the following questions, you can better establish your current labor audit liability. Are Your Timekeeping Procedures Sufficient? Are employee time and attendance records accurate and accessible? Are employees paid for all the time worked: Employers should [...]
Employers: Make Sure You Define 12-Month FMLA Leave Policy

5 Things HR Can Do To Keep Employees From Quitting

Competition for talent has intensified. And once a new hire accepts the position, there's no guarantee they will stay. Job-hopping has increased because associates have more choices. Expectations have changed dramatically. In the new employment landscape, employers and employees lack the loyalty that was once commonplace. How can you keep your best employees from quitting? [...]