State Paid Sick Leave Laws

The following is a high-level overview of paid sick leave laws by state for private sector employers. Keep in mind this list is not inclusive of every state law; there are many more nuances to understand and comply with. States that are omitted do not have laws regulating paid time off. State / City / Municipality

List of Sexual Harassment Training Requirements per State

Many states have mandated sexual harassment training through law, while others have not.  Check to see if your state has any training requirements below. Alabama No training requirements Alabama Department of Human Resources website Alaska No training requirements Alaska State Commission for Human Rights website Arizona No training requirements Arizona Civil Rights website Arkansas No

Complete List: 2022 Overtime Laws by State

State Day OT (1.5X) at Day OT (2X) at Week OT At 7th day at Alabama – – 40 hrs – Alaska 8 hrs – 40 hrs Arizona – – 40 hrs – Arkansas – – 40 hrs – California 8 hrs 12 hrs 40 hrs 1.5x Colorado 12 hrs – 40 hrs – Connecticut

Minimum Wage by State 2022 and 2023 Increases

Last Updated: July 21, 2022 | Changes to states minimum wages in 2023. For employers with employees in multiple states, keeping up with numerous minimum wage rate changes can be a daunting task. While some states are on a schedule for annual increases to eventually reach $15 an hour, 12 states still adhere to the
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Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws

When do minimum wage and overtime laws apply for workers traveling to different states.  :   In the case of minimum-wage or overtime provisions, there usually is no minimum amount of time an employee must work in a jurisdiction to establish eligibility for state-law protections. The laws in the state where the work is performed
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Watch out for Demotions

As an HR Director and now as an HR consultant, I’ve encountered many situations where, instead of a problem employee being let go, he or she is demoted. With rare exceptions, I believe this approach is a mistake. The demotion decision often arises from a desire to “avoid conflict” and is a misguided belief that

Summer Problems: Dress Code, Time off, Minors

As the temperature rises, employers may face challenges related to enforcing dress codes, managing time-off requests, ensuring heat-related safety, addressing allergies, handling furloughs, and understanding the rules governing minors and interns. This and the next Tip of the Week will address various summer scenarios, along with best practice information on how to address each issue.
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The Key to Retaining Entry-Level Employees? Better Onboarding

It is no news that hiring right now is incredibly difficult. Labor shortages are widespread, young workers are expecting higher starting wages, and after employers hire and train a new employee, the risk that they will jump ship for a better paying job is rising fast. The cost of turnover is high, but it has

Final Paycheck Laws by State 2022

When an employment relationship ends, employers must know the legal requirements surrounding the employee’s final paycheck. Some state laws differ depending on whether the employee quit or was fired or laid off. For example, California final paycheck law requires payment of wages within 72 hours or immediately if the employee gave at least 72 hours’
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Does your Small Business Need Human Resources?

When a company should hire someone to manage HR isn’t always evident. Should your second employee be in charge of insurance and onboarding for your first team member? Is 50 employees the magic number for hiring a full-time HR person? If there was a clear answer, this wouldn’t be a question so many small businesses