Employers often ponder why and when to outsource human resources. Perhaps a business owner has taken on that role, in addition to the many others, and feels they should retain it because it is highly confidential. Or a business owner has delegated the duties of human resources to others and kept only the duties they […]
Author Archives: Angie Addison
04
Sep
Sep
Whether or not to provide a reference for a former employee is a gray area for most employers. Some companies limit the information that they will share to the former employee’s start date/end date, title, and maybe their pay. Others share their impressions of the former employee’s work all in. Others limit who the references […]
02
Jul
Jul
It’s the start of July and the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary threshold; the law regarding if a position should be salaried or hourly is in full force. The salary threshold has increased to $844/week ($43,888 annually) effective July 1, 2024. We’ve received inquiries from employers, asking “Can I wait it out? There seems […]