FLSA: What I Need to Know
    Picture of Callie Horner Callie Horner | October 28, 2024

    What Is the FLSA? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping,...

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    Understanding FMLA: Eligibility, Duration, and How It Compares to Short-Term Disability
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | September 19, 2024

    FMLA, or the Family and Medical Leave Act, is a federal law that allows qualified individuals to take time off for personal or medical needs. But...

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    Types of Pay Periods: Choosing the Best Payroll Schedule for Your Organization
    Picture of Katie Shpak Katie Shpak | August 21, 2024

    Selecting the right pay period is vital for optimizing payroll management and aligning with both company needs and employee preferences. In this...

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    CrowdStrike Outage Proves HR's Need for Payroll Continuity Planning
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | July 30, 2024

    Recent news has shown business leaders, and particularly human resources professionals, the importance of a solid business continuity plan. On...

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    Will Artificial Intelligence Increase Workplace Discrimination?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | July 30, 2024

    The impact of AI in the workplace largely depends on who oversees its use, if anyone. Without proper oversight, employers who rely too heavily or...

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    6 Types of Background Checks and Their Purposes
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | June 11, 2024

    HR may use 6 types of background checks: identity verification checks, criminal record checks, motor vehicle record reports, credit report checks,...

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    Compliance Check: Do Employees Have a Legal Right to Pray at Work?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | June 5, 2024

    Yes, employees have a right to pray at work, but there's more to it than that. Read on to find out what you need to know about your employees’...

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    Can You Fire an Employee for Protesting?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | May 10, 2024

    49 out of 50 states in the U.S., all but Montana, follow at-will employment, so if you’re employed in the U.S. you’re probably an at-will employee. ...

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    What Should HR Consider When Hiring a Minor?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 29, 2024

    Many employers enjoy giving young people access to good jobs and opportunities. However, there are some essential employment laws HR must keep in...

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    FTC Votes to Ban Most Noncompetes
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | April 24, 2024

    Do you use a noncompete agreement at your workplace? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), around 30 million American workers are...

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