Benefits & Compensation

How Should I Handle an Off-Cycle Raise Request?

Sep. 8, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways An off-cycle raise request is an opportunity to explain consistent compensation criteria and...

Can Employees Use Sick Leave to Care for a Pet?

Aug. 13, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Pet-related leave can be a compassionate benefit, but applicable paid-leave rules and clear...

Do I Have To Pay Time and a Half on Holidays?

Jul. 27, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Holiday premium pay is usually a policy choice for private employers, while actual...

When Do I Need To Issue a Final Paycheck After An Employee Separates?

Jul. 27, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Final paycheck timing and contents depend on state rules and the separation circumstances,...

Do I have to pay employees for volunteering?

Jul. 9, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Calling a charity event optional or offering bonus PTO does not remove pay...

Do I have to pay overtime if employees split hours between multiple locations?

Jul. 9, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Connected businesses may need to combine an employee’s worked hours across locations, regardless...

Can I Refuse to Pay for Unauthorized Overtime? What the FLSA and DOL Say

Jul. 18, 2025

Unauthorized overtime raises separate questions about paying for work and enforcing workplace rules. Explore approval policies, timecard monitoring, documentation, and...

Higher Pay Requests, Inappropriate Comments, and Side Hustles

Jul. 9, 2025

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Think beyond immediate hiring needs, act on informal misconduct reports, and keep exceptions...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Winning in Overtime

Jun. 12, 2025

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Overtime calculations depend on the workweek, actual hours, and all compensation included in...

How to Handle the End-of-Year Bonus

Oct. 14, 2024

It’s that time of year again! End-of-year bonuses are approaching quickly, and we are here to help you handle them...

HR Base Camp Roundup – August 31st, 2022

Aug. 30, 2022

For this installment of the HR Base Camp Roundup we're focusing our attention on a single question that comes up...

ICHRA vs QSEHRA

Aug. 17, 2022

Wondering which type of HRA is right for your business? Both are convenient, tax-free options available to make it easier...