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Answers to tricky HR questions: The regs on rounding workers' hours

Our team of experts fields real-life everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: What does the Fair Labor Standards Act say about rounding hours up or down?

By Jim Giuliano

October 27, 2009

Answers to tricky HR questions: Handling resignations

Our team of experts fields real-life everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: What’s the best approach when it looks like an employee is going to resign to go to work for another company?

By Jim Giuliano

July 1, 2009

Form 5500: Who's counted as a plan participant?

One of the trickiest areas in completing Form 5500 is properly tallying and reporting the number of participants in your benefit plans.

By Tim Gould

June 25, 2009

Do employees get OT for after-hours online training?

Online training has become common and convenient. But suppose employees do it after work at home. Do you have to pay them overtime, under the Fair Labor Standards Act? The short answer is “yes,” but there are complications.

By Jim Giuliano

May 7, 2009

Should your employees on FMLA earn vacation time?

Employees on FMLA can’t be denied any benefit they earned before taking leave. But what does the law say about employees on leave accruing benefits that are based on hours worked?

By tbusillo

March 3, 2009

What would you do: Counter offer for a star employee?

Periodically, we ask three HR managers how they’d handle a difficult situation at work. Today’s problem: A nearly irreplaceable star performer is leaving for more money. Should you counter?

By Jim Giuliano

October 29, 2008

Answers to tricky HR questions: Cutting exempts working hours/pay

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: Some exempt employees want to work fewer hours. Will a pay cut violate the Fair Labor Standards Act?

By Jim Giuliano

September 18, 2008

Answers to tricky HR questions: Attendance bonuses for employees on FMLA leave?

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: Do employees on FMLA leave qualify for perfect-attendance bonuses?

By Jim Giuliano

September 5, 2008

The 4 basics you need to know about the HEART Act

Last month, President Bush signed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2008 (HEART Act) into law to provide enhanced benefits for military personnel.

By Jim Giuliano

July 17, 2008

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