According to Massachusetts labor laws, the standard minimum wage is $11.00 per hour. However, as an employer or an employee, there are a number of exceptions to this standard that you should be aware of, affected by employee status, and also by the Massachusetts Blue Laws. For tipped employees, which mean employees whose tips and/or…
Minimum wage If you live in New York State, the minimum wage you are entitled to depend on a number of things: your location within the state; the type and size of your employer; and your employee status. Whether you are an employer or an employee, it is important to have a solid grasp of…
The HR department in most organizations plays a central role in workforce policy formulation to ensure effective utilization of human assets for maximum productivity. Over the years, HR operations have continue to redefine the workforce and this is expected to continue as HR practices directly or indirectly affect individual employee performance and invariably affect the…
Most people picture theft as a sinister affair where someone conspires to take something from someone else, but in the business world there are much subtler ways that this takes place. One example of this is payroll fraud, which is when an employee manipulates the system in such a way that results in them getting…
Business owners and HR managers often struggle with the choice of whether to pay an employee hourly or on salary. Though some business structures make this decision unnecessary due to industry standards or federal regulations, there are still many industries where owners are able to make their own choice. When deciding whether you should pay…
Your human resources department is a vital part of your business. Though some people make the mistake of thinking that human resources deal only with payroll, hiring, and firing, this department is actually the backbone of a company. They can be involved in everything from talent acquisition to goal setting for the company, attendance tracking…
The world of HR has greatly been enhanced by technology. With new systems available to enhance productivity and streamline operations, those in human resources can achieve greater success with the benefits of human resource information system choices. HRIS systems are Human Resource Information Systems and refer to those systems that assist business owners, HR departments,…
Managing holidays is usually about finding room for guests, deciding on a holiday menu, and planning fun outings for the family. If you’re a business owner, however, it can mean something else. When you’re an employer, the holidays often bring up questions about time off, extra holiday pay, and how to create your company’s paid…
Maintaining inconsistent employee work schedules is not limited to retail and service industry employers. Fluctuating schedules that change from week to week – or even month to month – gives employers the ability to have more accurate schedules. A similar system is using on-call shifts where employees are on standby and report to work as…
A changing workforce requires that corporate leaders reevaluate how they will manage and operate. Advances in technology, global competition for the best talent and demands for optimal performance are now driving decisions. Their response is to inject new technologies that helps to change organizational structures. More and more, company leaders are deciding how to redesign…