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Exempt vs non-exempt are worker classifications that determine whether you must pay an employee overtime pay. An employer should determine this―based on the job duties―before posting a job and hiring. Misclassification is costly, so we’ll help you understand the three tests to discern the difference between exempt vs non-exempt employees. Federal law requires that you…

California vacation laws don’t require employers to provide paid vacation time; no U.S. state does. However, sick leave, as paid time off (PTO), is required per California PTO laws. If you choose to offer paid vacations, you must document and communicate your policy, track time earned and taken, and pay unused benefits upon termination. Outsourcing…

An earnings withholding order is a court-issued document requiring employers to withhold and remit money from an employee’s paycheck to pay a creditor for an unpaid debt. Some examples of this debt are past due student loans and delinquent tax bills. To avoid liability, employers should immediately and only withhold what’s required in the order….

Businesses operating in Hawaii must comply with federal labor laws in addition to myriad Hawaii state labor laws. These laws affect employers differently based on business size. Hawaii’s labor laws support Hawaiian workers with fair pay and other workforce benefits like unemployment, health insurance, disability benefits, and a safe and healthy workplace. Outsourcing payroll and…

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents workplace discrimination and helps enable proper access to business facilities for disabled patrons. Workplace ADA compliance falls primarily under Title I of the ADA, workplace, and employment―ensuring your hiring, employment, and disciplinary practices are fair. ADA enforcement begins once your business reaches 15 employees or more. How ADA…

Federal labor laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and related state laws affect all businesses with employees. They govern workforce practices like overtime, minimum wage, on-call pay, employee breaks, and sick leave as well as hiring minors and preventing discrimination. Employer compliance with labor laws can help you avoid thousands of dollars in…

To help eliminate pay discrimination, over a dozen states and localities have enforced salary history bans, or laws prohibiting employers from asking job candidates information about their salary history. To comply, some companies are updating job applications, company practices, and so forth. Each violation can result in a penalty of $100 to over $5,000. If…

California labor laws build off the foundation of federal laws that impact your business. What’s important when looking at labor laws in California is to be aware of local statutes that affect your workforce as well. These are often more favorable to the employee than federal or state laws. We’ll explain what you need to…