Benefits & Compensation

COMPlicated Comp Conversations with Managers

May. 25, 2016

As of 11/22/16, a Texas federal judge has issued an injunction barring enforcement of the new U.S. Department of Labor...

New Overtime Rules Are Here!

May. 19, 2016

As of 11/22/16, a Texas federal judge has issued an injunction barring enforcement of the new U.S. Department of Labor...

New Overtime Rules Due This Summer – What Does it Mean for YOUR Practice?

May. 12, 2016

Back in August of last year, we posted an HR Base Camp blog about the Department of Labor’s proposal to...

New FMLA Guide Answers Common Questions

May. 4, 2016

The US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) just released an Employer’s Guide to the Family and Medical...

New “Cure Window” Opens for Some California Paystub Violations

Oct. 30, 2015

Here's (a little) respite for California employers: A 33 day "cure period" that will allow you a window of time...

Proposed Changes to FLSA Exempt Overtime Criteria Pack a Big Punch

Aug. 6, 2015

Big changes are on the horizon for employers. On July 6th, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its proposal to...

Does Your Bonus System Come with a Warning Label and a Separate Bonus Policy?

Mar. 20, 2015

Most businesses fail to implement a policy governing their bonus systems, and this is getting smaller employers into trouble when...

Overtime and Bonuses: What You NEED to Know to Pay Properly

Mar. 19, 2015

This ESS trainer is the second in a 2-part series on correctly calculating overtime, especially when bonuses or commissions are...

Overtime: Getting it Right

Mar. 18, 2015

Most employers want to pay their employees properly. But we find that many employers still do not understand the rules...

Workers’ Compensation Discounts by State: A CEDR Infographic

Jan. 12, 2015

Workers' compensation, which provides benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses related to their work, is not generally on...

Tips for Contesting Unemployment Benefits

Nov. 12, 2014

What should you do when an employee resigns but later changes their story in an attempt to receive unemployment benefits?...

Open Enrollment Season is Here!

Oct. 29, 2014

It's that time of year again. Nope, not the holidays... we're talking about the Health Insurance Marketplace's Open Enrollment Period....