Blog posts about
hr

Your medical leave could qualify for paid time off if you work in Colorado.  We’re familiar with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), allowing qualified employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to care for themselves or a family member during certain medical or family events. But the FAMLI program takes this coverage […]

Regardless of the turnover rate, every company at some point has faced the struggle of employee recruitment. Selecting the right candidate for your workforce is tough, and there are many factors to consider.  The action items below can provide your company with tactics to minimize risk and help ensure you hire the right person to […]

The new year brings both new resolutions and state minimum wage and tax changes. We’ve compiled what employers need to know to stay compliant and prepare your 2023 budget! Minimum Wage Several states are increasing their minimum wage. As a reminder, when federal and state or local payroll laws differ, the employer must adhere to […]

How do you handle employee promotions? When promoting one of your star employees to a management or supervisory position, companies should take the time to train and help the manager adjust to their new role.  An employee’s relationship with their immediate supervisor is one of the top five factors in job satisfaction, so a new […]

It should be no surprise that your employees post on social media or even blog throughout the day ─ maybe even on company time or equipment. And while they may not post on the clock, it’s unlikely that after hours they think their social media or blog posts could have consequences at work. While employers […]

The holidays can raise confusing questions on how to pay your employees, especially since there are separate rules for nonexempt and exempt employees. Here is a quick reminder on how to pay both groups during holidays. Pay for Nonexempt Employees If your business is closed for the holiday(s), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does […]

Did you know that claims for unemployment benefits from former employees can increase your State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) tax rate? Managing the unemployment process can sometimes take excessive resources making it difficult for business owners to give unemployment claims the attention they require. Nextep manages this process for our PEO clients and can help […]

Workplace violence among employees is a threat that all companies should be aware of and work to prevent. In 2020, workplace assaults resulted in 20,050 injuries and 392 fatalities, according to Injury Facts®. Background screening before hiring can help find warning signs and prevent employers from hiring a known threat. Sometimes, though, the employee has […]

When completing the I-9 to verify employment eligibility, you may notice that the form will expire on October 31, 2022. Usually, the government releases a new form to replace the old one. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced an extension to the existing form.  As […]

Should an employee clock out for a short break? What if they leave the office? Knowing the ins and outs of employee pay can be tricky, so today we’re tackling break times to help keep you in the know.  Generally, nonexempt employees do not clock out when taking short breaks of 20 minutes or less […]

Can I make my employee remove his nose piercing? Can I require dresses? What if my employee smells horrible?  These and other questions frequently arise when companies are developing effective dress codes. A thorough dress code that respects each employee’s judgment and comfort can be challenging for employers to come up with on the fly […]

A frequent and important issue employers commonly deal with is whether to classify a worker as an employee or an independent contractor.  Put simply, the difference between an employee and an independent contractor lies in who controls the work. Employee An employee works according to the company’s rules and schedule. The employee’s pay is subject […]