by jenny | Apr 21, 2021 | Compliance, Culture, General HR News, Policies
Bringing on your first employee is an important step for many organizations as they grow and need additional support and expertise to continue their mission. As it may mean becoming an employer for the first time if an organization was previously volunteer run, here...
by jenny | Mar 18, 2021 | Compliance, HR News, Policies
From the Pros at the 24-Hour HR Support Center The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which is the latest bill to address the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, has been signed into law. Most aspects of the law do not directly affect the HR function, but those that...
by kma team | Jan 6, 2021 | Compliance, Labor Laws, Policies
From the Pros at the 24 Hour HR Support Center With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and widespread availability in sight, many employers want to know whether they can require their employees to get the vaccine. While recent EEOC guidance implies that they expect many...
by kma team | Dec 16, 2020 | Compliance, General HR News, Labor Laws, Policies, Technology, Uncategorized
From the pros at the 24 Hour HR Support Center According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that...
by kma team | Dec 9, 2020 | Compliance, Labor Laws, Policies
From the 24 Hour HR Support Center Maine Minimum Wage On January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour. The tipped employee direct wage will increase to $6.08 per hour. Earned Paid Leave Starting on January 1, 2021, employers that have 11 or...
by kma team | Aug 31, 2020 | Compliance, Labor Laws, Policies
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published new frequently asked questions (FAQs) for workers and employers about qualifying for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) related...
