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What Does FMLA Mean to Small Business Owners?

For those that may not be familiar with FMLA, it is the Family Medical Leave Act. In summary it allows employees to take a leave of absence for medically related purposes and family related medical incidents or procedures. There are several considerations to be made on whether an employer must honor the Family Medical Leave Act. The Family Medical Leave Act, according to the Department of Labor website, consists of the following: (more…)

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What Should I Consider If I Want to Make an Employee Salaried?

When a small business owner decides to take an employee to salaried status, the key to the transition is that it should be legal, as well as a win/win for both the organization and the employee. Salaried employment is becoming more and more of a hot topic considering there are significant changes being made in the workforce. (more…)

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Why Shouldn’t Small Business Owners Use Annual Performance Reviews to Manage Employee Performance?

You might be thinking, “Wait, isn’t that what a performance review is for?” Unfortunately, performance management – or, as it has also been called, “performance review” has long had a negative connotation attached to it, when, really, it should be a positive and constructive experience. In fact, through my years of HR experience, I have seen how powerful and profitable a good performance management strategy can be for small businesses. (more…)

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What are the Benefits of Job Descriptions?

As you can see, at the Payroll Department we focus on the key fundamentals in HR services. And the topic of job descriptions is definitely a key fundamental in HR matters for both employees and employers. There are three basic core benefits when it comes to creating a solid job description. (more…)

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