Paid Vacations: A Guide for Small Businesses

By ADP® | August 2, 2016

While employers are not required to provide employees with paid vacations, most offer at least some vacation time. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 90 percent of full-time employees receive this benefit. Here are some considerations for offering paid vacations: Why? Pros. Offering paid vacations can help you demonstrate…

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HR Issues You Can’t Afford to Overlook Today

By ADP® | July 26, 2016

In 2015, the number of wage and hour cases filed at the federal level hit an all-time high. With the Department of Labor’s proposed changes to overtime rules, recent guidance on independent contractor status, and increased government enforcement, it can be especially difficult for small businesses to stay in compliance. In this 30 minute presentation,…

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Time & Attendance Management

By ADP® | July 19, 2016

Research highlights the benefits of automating time and attendance: increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, and enhanced employee engagement. Is your business keeping pace when it comes to managing your people? Learn more from ADP, and learn how you can get two months free HR and payroll service at www.gosmallbiz.com/adp. This blog does not provide legal,…

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Sick Leave: What Employers Need to Know

By ADP® | July 12, 2016

While no federal law requires employers to offer paid or unpaid sick leave to employees, some states and local jurisdictions do. Outside of these jurisdictions, it is up to the employer to decide whether to offer sick leave and how to administer it. The following are factors to consider when designing and implementing a sick…

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The NLRA: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You!

By ADP® | June 28, 2016

Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) gives both unionized and non-unionized employees the right to act together to try to improve their pay and working conditions. These protections are known as “protected concerted activity.” In recent years, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the agency that enforces the NLRA, has decided a…

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An Employee Asked for an Accommodation—Now What?

By ADP® | June 21, 2016

Under certain laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), employers must provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a disability, or for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Some states have laws that require…

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Retaliation: What Actions Can Land You in Hot Water?

By ADP® | June 14, 2016

In 2014, 42.8% of the charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) included a claim of retaliation, up from 28.6% in 2004. Over the past few years, retaliation has become the most frequently cited EEOC complaint. What is Retaliation? Retaliation is when an employer takes an “adverse employment action” against an applicant or…

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Exempt to Non-Exempt and Back Again: How to Reclassify Employees

By ADP® | June 7, 2016

From time to time, employers may need to reclassify employees due to changes in job duties and responsibilities. Here are guidelines to consider when reclassifying employees: Non-Exempt to Exempt: Most employees are classified as non-exempt. Very few meet the required criteria to be considered exempt. When changing an employee’s classification from non-exempt to exempt, make…

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New Overtime Rules: What You Need to Know

By ADP® | May 31, 2016

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued changes to the overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule makes substantial increases to the minimum salary requirement for white collar exemptions. Background The FLSA requires covered employers to pay “non-exempt” employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked as well as…

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