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HR Consulting in Boston

Genesis HR Solutions

HR compliance, also known as labor law compliance, is the act of understanding and adhering to federal, state, county, and city regulations regarding existing labor laws and creating workplace policies and practices to make sure that your company is meeting the compliance standards that have been set at all levels. What is HR compliance?

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Exempt vs. non-exempt employees: Navigating worker classification

Higginbotham

Understanding the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees is crucial in navigating the complexities of labor laws and complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These workers are usually paid hourly and are eligible for overtime pay and minimum wage protections due to the nature and hours of their work.

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Navigating HR compliance in a complex regulatory environment

Higginbotham

The primary federal law governing EEO is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Wage and Hour Laws: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay and child labor. State laws may impose additional requirements. This worksheet from the U.S. The largest was a $21.2

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California HR law update — what employers everywhere need to know

Business Management Daily

These cover the gamut from paid sick leave and medical leave, occupational safety rules, and expanded coverage for more family members like parents-in-law. The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing will administer more rules on family leave , sexual harassment, and much more affecting even small employers.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Stershic, Workplace Consultant. The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. Keeping this in mind, the organization offering to cover their employee's medical insurance is a huge load off of their shoulders.

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What you need to include in a small business employee handbook

Business Management Daily

First, they act as an in-depth introduction to your company for new hires. Employee handbooks also act as a reference point for current employees. Employees can reference their employee handbook when a question or concern arises about holiday pay, sick leave, or the dress code and find an answer quickly. Medical leave.

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A Checklist of HR Policies and Procedures to Have in Place

HR Digest

Get a lawyer or any consultant to give a once- over to the written HR policies format to avoid any legal hassles ahead. Some business owners adopt the ad-hoc attitude where only the bare-bones policies of remuneration, leaves and such are covered. Such an attitude leaves an organization open to legal disputes. Vacation policies.