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Does Your Company Offer Volunteer Time Off?

28 March 2023

Does Your Company Offer Volunteer Time Off?

Author: Linda Olejniczak

Are your employees passionate about a cause or do they want to volunteer at their kids’ reading day for an hour?  Then it’s time you look at offering VTO – Volunteer Time Off.  It is proven to improve employee engagement and productivity.  It is also great for your brand.

Does Military Leave Have to be Paid?

21 March 2023

Does Military Leave Have to be Paid?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

If an employee goes off on military leave, is the leave paid or unpaid?  It depends on how the company covers other comparable leaves for non-military reasons.

Dealing with Intermittent FMLA

14 March 2023

Dealing with Intermittent FMLA

Author: Anthony Kaylin

Intermittent FMLA is one of the most difficult issues for HR professionals.  It can be difficult to manage, and personal liability could attach if they interfere with FMLA leave.  Therefore, a conservative approach is recommended.  However, a recent Federal 6th Circuit of Appeals case (which covers Michigan) may provide some helpful guidance.

Triumph of the 4-Day Work Week: UK and U.S. Studies Suggest Overwhelming Success

28 February 2023

Triumph of the 4-Day Work Week: UK and U.S. Studies Suggest Overwhelming Success

Author: Kevin Marrs

Just as companies have adapted to remote work, a new development in workplace flexibility may be on the horizon: the four-day work week. In fact, two recent studies have shown that this work arrangement could offer significant benefits for both employers and employees.

SCOTUS Rules Highly Paid Job Is Due Overtime Pay

28 February 2023

SCOTUS Rules Highly Paid Job Is Due Overtime Pay

Author: Michael Burns

As previously reported in EPTW, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) was considering whether an oil rig worker that could earn over $200,000 per year could be classified as exempt from overtime pay. Last week SCOTUS ruled that because the job’s compensation was based upon a day rate and not a bona fide salary under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the job could not be classified as exempt and therefore must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
Understanding Paid v. Unpaid Internship Rules

21 February 2023

Understanding Paid v. Unpaid Internship Rules

Author: Michael Burns

As college students end their school year, their attention may turn to internships and co-op programs. ASE’s 2023 Salaries for Co-op Students and Recent College Graduates Survey reports that 75% of respondents employ co-ops and/or interns.

How to Attract and Retain Employees When Pay Isn’t Enough

21 February 2023

How to Attract and Retain Employees When Pay Isn’t Enough

Author: Heather Nezich

In a world where the labor participation shortage is not going away, employers are looking for real ways to drive productivity, performance, retention of talent, and new strategies for attracting incoming generations. Just paying employees more is not driving major improvements and may not be financially sustainable over time. What else can be done?

Do Pay Transparency Requirements Reduce Inequalities?

14 February 2023

Do Pay Transparency Requirements Reduce Inequalities?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

Pay transparency is a rock rolling downhill that is picking up steam.  A number of jurisdictions have pay transparency laws with Illinois the latest state to require it.  The findings of a recent survey by Talent.com of 2,000 employees shows that 98% of job seekers in New York City want to know a position’s salary before they apply. A Monster research project had similar findings, and 53% said they wouldn’t apply for a job without pay transparency upfront. 

Record Wage Hikes for Employees

3 January 2023

Record Wage Hikes for Employees

Author: Kevin Marrs

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta reports that wages for workers who remained at their employment increased 5.5% in November compared to a year earlier. 

Organizational Trust is the Main Driver of Employee Perceptions of Pay Equity

3 January 2023

Organizational Trust is the Main Driver of Employee Perceptions of Pay Equity

Author: Heather Nezich

Less than one-third of employees feel they are paid fairly, while just 34% of employees believe their pay is equitable, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.                                   

Trends in Performance Management and Pay Programs

20 December 2022

Trends in Performance Management and Pay Programs

Author: Heather Nezich

U.S. employers are reshaping their performance management efforts and pay-for-performance programs to give them a much-needed boost, according to a new survey by WTW. The survey found just one in four employers (26%) reported being effective at both managing and paying for performance. The current way of doing things is broken.

Michigan Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law – Steps to Take Now

13 December 2022

Michigan Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law – Steps to Take Now

Author: Linda Olejniczak

With February 20, 2023, nearing and uncertainty of the appeal, consider preparing now for the Michigan Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Law by taking the following three steps:

Should Time Worked Include Computer Boot-Up Time?

13 December 2022

Should Time Worked Include Computer Boot-Up Time?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

A recent U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals case addressed this very question.  In Cadena et al. v. Customer Connexx LLC et al., No. 21-16522 (9th Cir. Oct. 24, 2022), the court had to determine when computer boot-up time is compensable.

Michigan Appeals Court Overturns Municipality’s Attempt to Establish Prevailing Wage “Guideline”

13 December 2022

Michigan Appeals Court Overturns Municipality’s Attempt to Establish Prevailing Wage “Guideline”

Author: Michael Burns

Michigan repealed its prevailing wage law back in 2018. Previous to that, the prevailing wage law required businesses (primarily construction) doing work for the state, counties, or local municipalities to pay their workers at wage and fringe benefits rates determined by certain entities such as counties, the National Prevailing Wage Center, or other legitimate source.

Employers Should Prepare for Greater Pay Transparency

6 December 2022

Employers Should Prepare for Greater Pay Transparency

Author: Emily Fioravante

Like it or not, employers should start to prepare for pay transparency.  Pay transparency is when employers are open about the salary they offer to both present and potential employees.  Some employers are being forced to share more due to recently enacted legislation.

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