Handbooks & Policies

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...

Employer Guidance: Pregnant Dental Employees, Nitrous, and X-Rays

Apr. 13, 2022

Everything you need to know about your pregnant dental employees working around nitrous oxide and x-rays. Guidance and forms for...

Employee Wage Discussions with Ally Dagnino

Mar. 2, 2022

Today we wanted to talk about one of the most common questions we get from business owners - how can...

“For the Last Time, It’s Not a HIPAA Violation”: HR Base Camp Roundup, Vaccine Edition

Oct. 13, 2021

State vaccine mandates are rare, but certainly nothing new. In fact, the first state-wide vaccine mandate in the US was...

Should I include or add a non-solicitation agreement in my employee handbook policies?

Jun. 18, 2021

The answer is no. But that does not mean you should not consider consulting an attorney and getting a separate...

Anyone Else Smell That? What to Do if You Suspect an Employee is High or Impaired at Work

Apr. 20, 2021

More often than you would think, we get calls from members wondering what they can do about someone who they...

Wage Whispers: Can I Stop Employees Discussing Pay?

Apr. 1, 2021

Your employees' right to discuss their pay, wages, and benefits with each other is protected by a federal law known...

How to Deal with Employees Dating in the Office

Feb. 12, 2021

Employers who worry about the repercussions of employees dating or forming romantic relationships should consider protecting themselves with a “Love...

Setting Overtime Exemption and Bonuses for Office Managers

Dec. 21, 2020

I wanted to share a couple of insights about Office Managers (OMs) when it comes to salary and bonus structures....

Timekeeping Has Never Been More Important for Your Business

Jun. 22, 2020

As you look to reopen your business, it’s important to make sure that your timekeeping system is capable of tracking...

Employee Smoking & Your Rights as an Employer

Mar. 10, 2020

There are plenty of reasons that drive employers to limit or ban smoking at the workplace. It can upset customers,...