Employers and Employees: Partners or Enemies?

"I have long been convinced that...employers and employees are partners, not enemies: that their interests are common, not opposed: that in the long run the success of each is dependent upon... Read more »

Thinking outside the box to increase low-income employee participation in 401(k) plans

Suppose you're a plan sponsor that wants to increase 401(k) participation among your low income employees, what do you do? You know, of course, that employee financial education programs by themselves are... Read more »

It’s Bond. Fidelity Bond … Revisited

Whether your preference is Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, or now Daniel Craig, the James Bond character has been used in the longest running and most financially... Read more »

2009 FMLA Revisions

In January 2008, President Bush signed into law the first-ever amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and on November 17, 2008, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final... Read more »

Employee Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses

2009 has been a year of dynamic change in the ongoing debate over same-sex marriage.  As 2008 drew to a close, same-sex couples could legally marry only in Massachusetts and Connecticut and... Read more »

7 Things Small Business Owners Should Know About Payroll Tax Problems

Past due payroll taxes can cause you to lose your business and in some cases, your freedom. The IRS is focusing increased tax compliance efforts on small businesses so it is important... Read more »

Federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 on July 24

Effective this Friday, July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage rate for covered non-exempt employees will increase from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour. With this change, employees who are covered... Read more »

Risks of Workplace Investigations

All employee complaints of harassment, discrimination or any misconduct should be taken seriously. An employer should be able to objectively decide what action should be taken to resolve each issue. Sometimes in... Read more »

Understanding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

In 2008 alone, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has received a total of 13, 867 sexual harassment charges. That number is the highest it's been in 6 years. Sexual... Read more »

Is Wage and Overtime Claims Lawful?

Most companies implement their own principles and policies for its employees. They may have employed several or even multitude of workers to perform various tasks. The Federal Law protects employees from maltreatment... Read more »