Can You Be Exempt and Nonexempt at the Same Time?

Can You Be Exempt and Nonexempt at the Same Time? You can allow an employee to work two different jobs for your company. However, under the FLSA, you cannot classify an employee as both exempt and nonexempt — it must be one or the other. To know which one to use, you must first combineContinue reading “Can You Be Exempt and Nonexempt at the Same Time?”

Are Your Employees Really Employees?

Are Your Employees Really Employees? Do you have employees or independent contractors? It’s not always an easy question to answer, but the IRS insists you get it right, because there’s a huge difference in how you should treat them. Fortunately, the IRS has some guidance. The government recognizes five different kinds of workers: Independent contractors. ThoseContinue reading “Are Your Employees Really Employees?”

4 Steps to Controlling Your HR Costs

4 Steps to Controlling Your HR Costs The first step to controlling human resources (HR) costs is to identify the functions covered by your HR department. Generally, they include: Recruiting, sourcing, selection and hiring. Onboarding, training and development. Guiding employees through their employment life cycle. Developing HR strategies based on existing and projected needs. Establishing,Continue reading “4 Steps to Controlling Your HR Costs”

Rethink Your Paid-Leave Policies

Rethink Your Paid-Leave Policies In these difficult times, the narrative surrounding employee leave has taken a major turn, with paid leave becoming the dominant theme. Click through to see why it’s time to reassess your paid-leave policies. For most employers, paid leave is a core benefit due to its essential role in attracting and recruitingContinue reading “Rethink Your Paid-Leave Policies”