Federal law is fairly clear: Marijuana use or possession is still illegal. But the smoke screen comes from a jumble of state laws. So far, 29 states make marijuana legal...
Why do employees leave? Departing workers probably told you it was "for more money." But only 12% of employees actually leave their jobs in pursuit of higher pay,...
The tax code has undergone a profound change, which the IRS is still grappling with. Every week it's churning out guidance that impacts your payroll operations, like the...
In this tight labor market, you can't afford to simply cast off every "difficult" employee or those who have personality clashes with co-workers. Such employees, in...
This time of year means more than just preparing to provide employees with W-2s. Many payroll departments get hit with the double whammy of also having to prepare Forms...
You likely have to take minutes of meetings, jot down telephone messages, write long lists of tasks from your manager, and remember those on-the-fly comments. And you...
Understanding the complex details of employment law is key to properly applying it to your company policies and practices. As legislation continues to be passed on both...
What's the worst part of your job? Performance reviews. Almost everyone hates performance reviews. They stress out employees … they stress out managers … they create...
Hiring is your most important duty to the organization. Think of it this way: If a new employee is better than half of your existing staff, your organization just got...
Your reputation – and your career – hinge on hiring the highest-quality applicants. But these days, it's easy for savvy applicants to fake their way through...
Maybe you already speak "FMLA-ese" and have a general understanding of the recent changes to FMLA regulations. But don't stop there – your employee's lawyer won't!...
Most of us use Outlook for email. Some use it for both email and calendaring. But few of us know how to get calendaring and tasks to really help us manage our time and...
Storms, floods, snow, power outages, fires, tornadoes and extreme heat can play havoc with your pay and attendance policies. Now is the time to review your attendance...
The Affordable Care Act is still alive, and that means health care information reporting is still required this winter and into the foreseeable future. And January is...
From emotional drama queens to lazy slackers, all of these aggravating folks can be considered "Challenging Employees" – people who consume an inordinate amount of...
Remote employees don't need micro-management, but they do need to be held accountable. They must know what is expected, have the right tools and be given regular...
"Electronic records management" isn't a sexy topic, but it's hitting HR departments hard these days as organizations seek to reduce costs, ensure compliance and reduce...
Stay Interviews are a simple, powerful discussion that can help you identify problem areas before they become reasons for quitting. Studies show that companies who...
Creating a digital handbook will cut costs, make updating easier and – most importantly – erase many of the legal dangers associated with paper handbooks. But...
Paying employees for their travel time – and dealing with subsequent reimbursements and deductions – is one of the most confusing parts of HR and payroll...
