August 7, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Many firms dock a salaried employee who has used up his or her allotted paid time off (PTO) and is then absent from work. Is this policy legal under FLSA?
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August 6, 2008 by Bill Meltzer

What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration?
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Tags: Compliance, FMLA, serious health conditions
August 5, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Ever set out to organize and dispose of old employee files and paperwork in the office? The job is tougher than it seems, from legal and practical standpoints.
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August 4, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Your system of identifying employees for benefits and pay purposes can be an invitation for trouble.
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July 31, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
The IRS is always on lookout for areas where many organizations withhold too little tax from their employees’ paychecks.
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July 31, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
When it comes to obtaining and using employees’ health info, your firm’s health plan has more rights than you may think.
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July 29, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
It’s not enough to make sure your education and job-training benefits are available to employees of all ages, ethnic groups and pay levels.
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July 25, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
In most cases, payments to employees under a health reimbursement account (HRA) are
not taxed by the IRS. Most cases – but not all.
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July 21, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Many employers use gift cards as a form of employee recognition is. But be careful:
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July 18, 2008 by Bill Meltzer
Most 401(k) mistakes arise from companies allowing their plan to run on autopilot.
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