Short Answer Since it is the companys right to change insurance policies at any time, the company is under no obligation to provide a notice to employees, absent a union contract. That said, to foster positive employee relations, the company should give as much advance notice to employees as possible. ERISA & IRS Rules for […]
As a human resources professional, you should have a good grasp of your states own minimum wage laws. By understanding minimum wage laws, you can verify whether employers are in compliance. Finding the Minimum Wage for Your State Finding your states minimum wage is easy. To do so, visit the United States Department of Labors […]
Yes – employees who have been enrolled under their employer’s insurance for at least one day are eligible for COBRA, provided they meet the three basic criteria for COBRA coverage. There are no minimum number of work days required to be eligible for COBRA. Criteria for COBRA The U.S. Department of Labor lists three criteria […]
As a human resources professional facing the tough question of employee eligibility for medical leave, youll want to think about several things, including – the reason behind the request for leave – the validity of the request – how long the employee has been working at the company In general, your primary source of guidance […]
Identify Business and Personal Use If an employee drives his car from his home in Orange County to his workplace in San Diego, his employer is not legally obligated to reimburse him for mileage or any other vehicle-related expenses. However, if the employees is using his personal vehicle for work-related business, California Labor Code, section […]
Short Answer Yes. As with all employee classifications, the answer depends upon two criteriarate of pay and job duties. The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law that distinguishes the differences between exempt and non-exempt employees. Non-exempt employees are commonly, but not always, classified as hourly and are eligible for overtime pay. Exempt employees […]
Bud Bowlin has been advising business owners about health insurance and benefits for more than 35 years. For his 70th birthday, we gave him his own advice column. Got a burning benefits question for Bud? Send it to AskBud@zenefits.com. Hey Bud, I opened a cross-fit gym at the beginning of the year, and I’ve already got 12 […]
Short Answer Yes, you can advertise that being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. The Relevant Immigration Law The U.S. Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) stated in a technical bulletin on September 27, 2010, that: …if an employer chooses not to employ persons who […]
This summer, the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage—its impact quickly carried from the court to the chapel to your company. The landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges overturns prior policy which had allowed some states to deny marriage licenses—and by default, employee spousal benefits—to same-sex couples. Now, same-sex couples across America are able to exercise their fundamental right to marry, […]
Short Answer It depends on: – whether certain requirements are met under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and – if there are any state provisions for family leave. If your part-time employees meet certain conditions, then they could be entitled up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave after the birth of their […]
Short Answer You may not need to do anything different. Employers dont need to fill out any paperwork when an employee changes from OPT to CPT. It is usually taken care of by the student and their college or universitys office of immigration services. One thing to note is that immigration issues vary case by […]
Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that affects 5% to 20% of U.S. residents each year. This results in increased employee absences, reduced productivity, and a risky work environment for employees who have not yet contracted the virus. However, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), these potential costs can be greatly reduced […]