The First Amendment right of freedom of speech applies to government restrictions on speech and does not extend to the private sector. A business can discipline, fire, or demote a worker for what you say at work or post on social media, with some exceptions: Some states have laws protecting speech and expression, including political [...]
Federal law doesn’t require employers to give employees time off to vote, but most states require employers to allow employees to take time off work to vote and only some require workers to be paid for that time. In addition to state law protections, you should check your employee handbook for information on time off [...]
Yes, we know this was posted on Facebook as a joke. But just for fun, how many provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act are violated in these "company policies"?
Unless you've been living under that proverbial rock, you know scammers have been getting more prevalent, more sophisticated, and more dangerous over the years. If your email is hacked, the hacker is reading your emails and likely sending emails from your account. (This is why we are no longer emailing payroll reports.) And if the [...]
Here are some program changes and enhancements to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave program that may impact you. Reminder: DFML Contact Center hours have changed: Our contact center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call (833) 344-7365 to get answers to your questions in English, Español, and Português. Translation services for up to [...]
Yes. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires you to get permission from an applicant or employee before conducting a background check. It also has specific notice requirements, such as providing the applicant or employee a summary of their FCRA rights and the appropriate adverse action letters if you decide not to hire them or terminate their [...]
Deductions from pay are permissible for any workweek in which the employee performs no work, including answering emails, texts, or phone calls. Deductions are allowed for required withholding and benefits, such as retirement plans. Other reasons you can deduct pay from an exempt employee: For absences for one or more full days for personal reasons [...]
IRS Tax Tip 2024-55 Hobbies and businesses are treated differently when it comes to filing taxes. The biggest difference between the two is that businesses operate to make a profit while hobbies are for pleasure or recreation. Whether someone is having fun with a hobby or running a business, if they are paid through payment [...]
EEOC Releases Workplace Guidance to Prevent Harassment The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published final guidance on harassment in the workplace, “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace.” By providing this resource on the legal standards and employer liability applicable to harassment claims under the federal employment discrimination laws enforced by the EEOC, the [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor has updated the rules for which salaried workers are eligible for overtime pay. Starting July 1, most salaried workers who earn less than $844 per week will become eligible for overtime pay under the final rule. And on Jan. 1, 2025, most salaried workers who make less than $1,128 per [...]
