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Question of the Week: How can we simplify our application and interview processes?

How can we simplify our application and interview processes? Answer: You can go a long way toward simplifying these processes by collecting and using only information you need to make a sound hiring decision. This saves both you and your applicants valuable time. In the application, remove any requests for information that you don’t need or won’t […]

Question of the Week: The Difference Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees

Question of the Week: The Difference Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees Answer: Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees who are entitled […]

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Question: What can we do to support positive mental health practices in the workplace? Answer:  Positive mental health practices are important for everyone and definitely something you can support in the workplace. First, work with your leaders to make mental health awareness a normal part of workplace conversations. Employees don’t always feel safe or comfortable talking about […]

Question of the Week: What Should We Consider When Offering Floating Holidays?

Question: What should we know about floating holidays before deciding whether to offer them?   Answer: Floating holidays are a type of paid leave that allow employees to observe personal, cultural, or religious occasions not covered by your organization’s designated holiday calendar. Employees usually appreciate them, and they generally pose little burden on employers. Here […]

Question of the Week: Can a Nonexempt Employee be Paid by Salary?

Question: Can a nonexempt employee be paid a salary? Answer:  Yes, a nonexempt employee can be paid on a salary basis rather than by the hour. However, this classification can be tricky in practice. It means that the employee is paid a set salary while still being eligible for overtime if they work more than […]

Question of the Week: How Can We Prevent Pay Discrimination?

You can help prevent pay discrimination by basing all pay decisions on legitimate, job-related criteria. Here’s how to do that: Establish a clear, written compensation strategy that defines pay ranges, job classifications, and criteria for starting pay, raises, and bonuses. These criteria often include performance, skill level, and tenure along with market data for each […]

Preparing for an Extra Bi-weekly Payroll Period in 2026

We wanted to share an article titled “Preparing for an Extra Bi-weekly Payroll Period in 2026” that provides an overview of salaries, explores the implications of an additional bi-weekly payroll period, and offers strategies to prepare for it next year.  

Health Plan Affordability: Avoiding Common Mistakes

The ACA’s “pay-or-play” rules require applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum value health coverage to their full-time employees or risk paying a penalty. This Compliance Overview addresses common mistakes ALEs should avoid when determining health plan affordability under the ACA’s pay-or-play rules.