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What are the new rules for FLSA?
Steve Browne
Moderator
Steve_Browne
8 yrs ago
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Compensation & Benefits
Transition from annual PTO dump to bi-weekly accrual
We currently give employees their full PTO balance on their anniversary date (or after 90 days for new hires) and only allow employees to carry over 40 hours of PTO each year.…
Amie Tatosian
HR Benefits & Recruiting
Amie_Tatosian
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5 yrs ago
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Gloria Torres
5 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Wellness Program
Our organization has a basic 2 part wellness program where employees complete a biometric screening followed by a health assessment to receive a credit toward their benefit cost.…
Cortney Saylor
Cortney_Saylor
7 yrs ago
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Jarlyn Gonzalez
6 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Cell Tower Workers Wages - Need Clarification
A payroll company employee is struggling with whether or not the way they are paying cell tower workers is legitimate. Here's the info: These workers travel throughout a four state region.…
Donnie Hutchinson
Donnie_Hutchinson
7 yrs ago
426
Compensation & Benefits
Exempt vs Non-exempt salaried employees
I am new to this non-exempt category. We have 2 new hires who are salaried, non-exempt and I'm not sure about lunches and all. I have them keep a timesheet so we know how to handle hours, however,…
Sharon Szabo
Sharon_Szabo
7 yrs ago
3
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Janelle Rodriguez
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Fringe Benefit-Emergency Short Term Funds
Hi there, I am wondering if anyone has tried to put together a program that would address employees emergency needs that might prevent them from coming to work.…
Diane Toomey
Diane_Toomey
7 yrs ago
3
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Aaron Koles
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Medicare
Does your company have anything in place for employees that reach Medicare age and transition off your group plan?
John Friend
HR Manager
John_Friend
7 yrs ago
5
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Ted Zalla
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Policies & Procedures
I need to obtain a cell phone reimbursement policy. Anyone care to share?
Monica
Monica
7 yrs ago
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Michelle Matthews
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Average severance offered
We haven't revisited a few facets of our severance policy in quite some time and was looking to see what most of you were offering in severance per years of service.…
Kim Ratcliffe
Kim_Ratcliffe
updated
6 yrs ago
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Amani Bryant
6 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Implementing a 401(k)
I recently started at a company that does not offer a 401(k). I've been given the go ahead to get one implemented. I have no idea where to start or who I should reach out to.…
Tara Sikes
Tara_Sikes
7 yrs ago
3
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Janelle Rodriguez
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Recommended HSA Vendors
We are currently looking for a new HSA vendor and are hoping to get some recommendations. A few things we are looking for in a new vendor are ease of administration and responsive representatives,…
Kerry Verdier
Kerry_Verdier
7 yrs ago
2
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Aaron Koles
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
PTO Leave Banks
For those that use PTO banks, how did you set your accrual maximum? Do you have a "use or lose" annual policy with it or do you allow employees to accrue to a maximum # of hours?
Debbie Fisher
Debbie_Fisher
7 yrs ago
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Rikki Popsun
5 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Severance pay
Is your company paying out severance in a lump sum or as a salary continuance over a number of weeks?
Amy Zemberi
Amy_Zemberi.1
7 yrs ago
11
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Amy Zemberi
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Rehire a retired employee as a contractor
You hear of many employers bringing back retired workers as "contract workers". If the employee is essentially doing the same job, how are companies able to now call them a contract worker and pay…
Brenda Havens
Brenda_Havens
7 yrs ago
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Janelle Rodriguez
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Creating a maternity leave policy.
I see that another member has recently posted about maternity leave but I am looking for some guidance on creating a new (1st edition) policy for maternity...…
Lindsey Lonergan
Lindsey_Lonergan
7 yrs ago
3
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Janelle Rodriguez
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Employees paying for benefits while on leave
Hello! Currently our employees do not pay their benefits premiums if they are on any type of LOA. I'm hoping you can help me with best practices for changing this.…
Hope Rice
Hope_Rice
6 yrs ago
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Hope Rice
6 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Time Off for Recruiting & Retention Purposes...
We have been getting feedback from candidates along with new and former Associates that our time off benefit may not be as plentiful as they would like.…
Jamie Bowling
Director of Human Resources
Jamie_Bowling
6 yrs ago
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Penny G
6 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Part-Time PTO
Our current PTO policy only applies to regular, full-time employees but we are considering adding a PTO policy/benefit for part-time employees. Does anyone have any PTO policies for part-time…
Allison Nesci
Allison_Nesci
6 yrs ago
6
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Penny G
6 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Student Loan Debt Assistance
Is anyone offering student loan debt assistance as part of your overall benefits package? We currently offer Educational Assistance however we are thinking of expanding this to cover student debt…
Michele Elsaesser, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Manager
Michele_Elsaesser
6 yrs ago
7
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Rob Kozlowski
4 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
2017 Cost of Living Salary Increases
Does anyone in the North Dakota area have an idea of what they will be providing for 2017 cost of living/salary adjustments? The last couple of years we have been doing 3% but unsure if companies…
Sam Greenwaldt
Sam_Greenwaldt
7 yrs ago
314
Compensation & Benefits
Exempt employees comp time
Does anyone offer comp time for their exempt employees working weekends or holidays? We have been offering the following: although salaried employees may have to work a weekend now and then without…
Penny G
HR Manager
Penny_G
updated
6 yrs ago
302
Compensation & Benefits
Adjusted Full-Time Schedule
I have a full-time exempt employee (working 40 hours per week) who has requested to work 32 hours per week instead. She'll essentially be going from 5 days per week to 4 days per week (she is making…
Allison Nesci
Allison_Nesci
6 yrs ago
3
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Anne Tomkinson
6 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Shift Differentials
We are discussing changes to our shift differential structure. I was wondering what other companies offer as shift differentials for 2nd & 3rd shifts. Is it percentage based or flat amount? How much?…
Jennifer Hunt
Human Resources Aficionado :)
Jennifer_Hunt
7 yrs ago
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Bonita Martin
7 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Leave Policies
One of the most challenging things about managing HR these days seems to be surrounding Leaves of Absence. FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, you name it in the alphabet soup - it is tough!…
Ginger Scherbarth
Ginger_Scherbarth.1
6 yrs ago
3
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Jarlyn Gonzalez
6 yrs ago
Compensation & Benefits
Enhancing Our Current Benefit Offerings
Hello! My team and I are looking to enhance our current benefit offerings. We are a small company - 55 employees in two main locations (Cincinnati and Durham) with 5 remote workers.…
Stacy Schnieber
Stacy_Schnieber
6 yrs ago
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295
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Krystal Tackett
6 yrs ago
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