Terminate or accommodate? Litigation prevention is key

• July 09, 2020

It’s one of the hardest decisions an employer has to make. COVID-19 presents accommodation challenges for vulnerable workers. Here are some tools to prevent litigation.

Rethinking benefits and PTO in light of the COVID-19 crisis

• July 08, 2020

Reshaping employee benefits programs during COVID-19 can have a substantial long-term impact on both staff and the company itself.

DACA, the Supreme Court and immigration changes

• July 07, 2020

What actions employers should take now in light of the new DACA Supreme Court ruling and White House immigration suspensions.

Camps are closed: Is your employee eligible for paid leave?

• July 06, 2020

When it comes to the FFCRA definition of places of care, summer camps are included, but it's not entirely the same as schools. Here's what's what.

Mental health awareness at work: Warnings signs to look for

• July 02, 2020

Mental health awareness at work helps employees, and the company as a whole. Learn the warning signs and how you can create a supportive workplace.

5 keys to successful payroll leadership

• July 01, 2020

Here's a wrap-up of advice learned on developing payroll leadership skils from this year's American Payroll Association’s virtual Congress.

5 ways to elicit applause and direct a successful virtual event

• June 30, 2020

Take the virtual stage with confidence. Here are five tips to help you plan and produce a successful virtual event.

How to conduct an HR investigation while working remotely

• June 29, 2020

Don’t let working remotely prevent a timely, thorough investigation of employee misconduct charges.

Summer is here … let’s just keep working?

• June 26, 2020

Thanks, coronavirus! For most American workers, summer 2020 means no vacations, no camps, and no jobs for teens.

6 interview tips that stop the nonsense

• June 25, 2020

A strong hiring system is not unduly swayed by shiny suits or snappy answers. Instead, it is set up to acquire as much knowledge about applicants as possible.

What has leadership learned from COVID-19?

• June 24, 2020

Leaders from various industries share discoveries they made during the crisis and how this new knowledge will shape their business’s future.

FMLA, FFCRA and Intermittent Leave: When to use which

• June 23, 2020

Leave laws have seen a lot of change this year. Here is a breakdown of FMLA and FFCRA eligibility requirements, differences, and more.

IRS’ tips from the top at 2020 APA Virtual Congress

• June 22, 2020

Despite the switch to a virtual format, IRS directors were able to reach out to Congress attendees with critical payroll information.

U.S. Supreme Court bars discrimination against LGBT employees

• June 19, 2020

Employers covered by the Title VII must immediately implement policies that bar discrimination against gay and transgender workers.

10 common onboarding mistakes that deflate new hires

• June 18, 2020

Companies making any of these 10 onboarding mistakes leave new hires with a bad early impression that can be hard to shake.

Why you should think twice about a ‘Zoom termination’

• June 17, 2020

One key aspect of terminations some employers might be approaching incorrectly is virtual terminations. Here's why ...

IRS finally gives direction on reimbursing employees’ internet access

• June 16, 2020

We’ve asked the IRS reps who show up at the APA’s annual Congress about which reimbursement rules apply when employers pick up the tab for employees’ internet...

The most common employee documents used at trial

• June 15, 2020

If you go to trial, you want to have these common employee documents available. That's why your HR document record keeping is crucial. Read to learn more.

The hardest task of all: Paying deceased employees’ final pay

• June 12, 2020

The death toll from covid-19 has now passed 100,000. It’s time to revisit a topic we always dread: paying deceased employees’ final wages.

CDC’s reopening guidelines mark rocky road back to work

• June 11, 2020

The CDC's new guidance for reopening calls for major changes that will be difficult for many employers to make.