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Noncompete Agreements: How Do They Work?

July 11, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

Have you asked an employee to sign a noncompete agreement? This contract limits the competition you will face from employees leaving the firm. But how far can you go? Can you force an employee to agree to any terms? First, understand that some states frown on these agreements, not allowing them at all. Even states that recognize these covenants won't enforce them if they last too long, cover … [Read more...]

7 Considerations When Preparing Your Payroll Budget

July 11, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

Most companies spend 20% to 30% of their annual revenue on payroll. The exact amount varies based on the employer's size, industry, and staffing and operational needs. In some industries, such as service, it's not uncommon for payroll to encompass up to 50% of revenue. For other industries, such as manufacturing and food and beverage, it usually takes up no more than 20% to 30%. Your … [Read more...]

FLSA Mistakes To Avoid

July 11, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

Enacted in 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act governs federal minimum wage, overtime, child labor and recordkeeping laws. Failure to follow these laws may come with a price. The U.S. Department of Labor, which oversees the FLSA, says that it recovered an average of $706,000 in back wages per day in fiscal year 2020. For willful FLSA violations, employers can face steep civil monetary penalties … [Read more...]

Ideas for Your Remote-Work Benefits Package

July 11, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

A 2020 report from Reuters revealed that the number of remote employees worldwide is expected to double in 2021. Further, in a survey by LaSalle Network, 77% of executives said they expected to be following a hybrid model in 12 months, having some employees work in the office and others remotely. Many employers are therefore making their benefits packages more remote-work friendly. If you have … [Read more...]

How To Offer Internships

June 24, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

An internship is an opportunity that can lead to a full-time job. College students may receive class credits for internships. You might want to use internship programs to scout new talent and get temporary help without committing to permanent new hires. But don't use interns as free or low-cost labor. If you're considering interns as potential hires, you need to know that federal labor laws … [Read more...]

Job Applicants and Their Criminal Histories

June 24, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

According to the academic journal Justice Quarterly, millions of applicants were asked about a criminal record on a job application. Moreover, virtually all inquiries related to criminal history happen at the application stage. Studies reveal that employers use criminal history information largely for safety reasons, including to combat workplace theft, fraud and violence, plus to mitigate the … [Read more...]

Retirement Plan Startup Costs Tax Credit

June 24, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

A tax credit for small-employer pension plan startup costs may be awaiting you. You may be able to claim a tax credit of up to $5,000 when you set up an SEP or a SIMPLE IRA or a qualified plan such as a 401(k). You qualify to claim this credit if you meet all these conditions: You had 100 or fewer employees who received at least $5,000 in compensation from you for the preceding year. You … [Read more...]

How To Create a Compensation Plan

June 24, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

The easiest way to make sure your company is treating its employees equitably is to draft a formal compensation plan. Compensation plans include salaries, raise schedules, fringe benefits, union perks, employer-provided vendor discounts, and details about bonuses, incentives and commissions for employees. How do you develop and implement a compensation program? Create an outline with set … [Read more...]

Do Employee Referral Programs Work?

June 14, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

An employee referral program is an inbound recruiting method that companies use to find talented people. Basically, the company asks their existing employees to recommend candidates who might be a good fit. It's a simple, inexpensive strategy, but it can easily go wrong. According to TalentLyft, employee referral programs fail because: Employers do not respond to referred candidates in a … [Read more...]

5 Reasons You Should Offer Telemedicine

June 14, 2021 by Tammie McKenzie

Telemedicine is "the use of electronic information and communications technologies to provide and support health care when distance separates the participants." This definition comes from an article published in 1996 by the National Academy of Sciences. Obviously, telemedicine has been around for decades. In recent years, however, the practice has gained immense steam. In fact, telemedicine is … [Read more...]

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