Human Resources
How the New Overtime Rules May Affect Your Business
The Department Of Labor is at it again, now changing the game for businesses as it pertains to overtime rules. Since, that is what we really need . . . some more rules. If it wasn’t challenging enough for small businesses dealing with making payroll and figuring out to maintain the costs of health insurance,…
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Onboarding New Employees
Successfully onboarding and integrating new employees into your business will help keep your business on track. Every employee needs to understand what your business is about, and what will be expected of them to help the business succeed. Having strong orientation and training programs for your employees will contribute toward this goal. What are the…
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Exempt to Non-Exempt and Back Again: How to Reclassify Employees
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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Small Business Retirement Plans Part 1: The SIMPLE IRA
After an owner makes heads or tails at the end of the year, they will usually determine whether or not enough money is left over to set up some sort of long term retirement plan within their business. Since there are so many people setting up individual LLC’s and home based side businesses, it’s important…
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New Overtime Rules: What You Need to Know
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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Prepare Your Team to Win
A good coach knows that a winning team is made in the offseason. Like a coach, you have to prepare your team—and your business—for success. That’s where Employee Solutions from ADP come in. Learn how ADP can help your business with employment law compliance, hiring, employee retention, management, and much more with a comprehensive set…
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Small Biz Mythbusters: Employee Handbooks
Myth: My business is too small to need an employee handbook. Some small business owners may feel their business is too small to benefit from an employee handbook. Even though companies are not required by law to create and distribute an employee handbook, it can be extremely helpful for both business owners and their staff…
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How to Handle a Defamation Claim
One of the most serious legal issues you or your business could face is a claim of defamation from one of your employees. These charges can be extremely costly to your business, and you need a careful, trained hand to defend against them. Small business owners need to be aware of what constitutes a defamation…
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5 Tips to Avoid a Negligent Hiring Claim
One of the risks of being an employer is that you can never know your employees as well as you know yourself, especially during the job search and hiring phases. An issue you must be aware of and take steps to prevent is negligent hiring. As the business owner, you can be held responsible for…
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Small Business Mythbusters: Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Myth: Small businesses don’t need workers’ compensation insurance. No matter how small your business, it’s not just in your best interest to obtain workers’ compensation insurance—it’s also required in most states. All small business owners should familiarize themselves with their state’s laws, as they vary widely across the country. If mandated by your state, you…
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