The Necessities of a Safety Manual

Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace environment for their employees free from harm, health hazards, harassment, etc. Enforcement of workplace safety compliance is an issue that has gained increased attention from federal and state governing...

The Necessities of a Safety Manual

Employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace environment for their employees free from harm, health hazards, harassment, etc. Enforcement of workplace safety compliance is an issue that has gained increased attention from federal and state governing...

Payroll Taxes

Payroll taxes are the biggest tax problem that most small business owners face. In fact, more businesses are closed for non-payment of payroll taxes than income taxes.When you pay employees, you must withhold federal income taxes, state and local income taxes (if your...

Workplace Water Cooler Rumors

Many employers using technology understand the dynamic implications of workplace rumors. Rumors can create an environment of mistrust, hostility, low motivation, and low productivity. Managers who are trained to recognize the root causes of rumors and how to prevent...

Break time tracking, is it legal?

Q. Can an employer make its employees clock out for breaks of 5 minutes? A. No, an employer may not require employees to clock out for breaks of five (5) minutes and be unpaid for that time because this practice violates the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....