The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires most employers with less than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related…
Continue ReadingIn the midst of a crisis like COVID-19, everything is stressed in unprecedented ways, including the need to make decisive choices with regards to furloughing or laying off employees. We’re hearing many varied questions and…
Continue ReadingAs you may know the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1st. 2020. Employees who are currently working are now eligible to apply for Sick Leave under the Emergency Paid…
Continue ReadingWe have received many phone calls the last few days from our clients asking what options (unfortunately) they have regarding full or partial layoffs. We felt the need to send additional information along with links…
Continue ReadingEmployees who call in sick often or seem to struggle with everyday tasks. Employees and managers who seem to lose control over their emotions or can’t seem to hit rising performance targets. You may observe…
Continue ReadingAfter a relatively quiet year in 2018 with regards to labor law changes, 2019 is shaping up to be a banner year. Several new laws, or changes to existing laws are on the books and…
Continue ReadingA couple weeks ago, we discussed the cost of a bad hire, it was our top rated blog in recent history. That makes it apparent that employers are concerned about the quality of their new…
Continue ReadingLarger business may face a higher risk from employer liability issues, but because small businesses don’t have deep pockets and legal teams, they absorb a proportionally higher risk potential. Small businesses simply need to work…
Continue ReadingHiring the right employee could be one of the most important decisions you make when it comes to the growth and success of your company. Most small business owners don’t hire tremendously often, and don’t…
Continue ReadingAs a business owner, sometimes its difficult to let go of what we think we are good at. Difficult to delegate those tasks that helped us grow our businesses. Who can do it better than…
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