Today is Christmas, which is a religious holiday for Christians around the world and a federal holiday in the U.S. When it comes to holidays, the … Read more about What to Know About Holidays and Your Business
Leave Time Requirements or Options for Your Staff
Business owners may be surprised to learn they aren’t universally required by federal law to provide any paid time off…no paid vacation days, sick … Read more about Leave Time Requirements or Options for Your Staff
February: A Month of Recognition and Celebration
The shortest month of the year, February, has just one federal holiday, but lots of other noteworthy holidays and celebrations. Why should this matter … Read more about February: A Month of Recognition and Celebration
Start of Autumn: Business Dates to Plan For
The calendar notes that summer is officially over and fall has begun. The start of autumn typically triggers the beginning of preparations for the … Read more about Start of Autumn: Business Dates to Plan For
Setting Your Holiday Schedule for the Coming Year
Most retailers are closed on Christmas, which happens to be a federal holiday. In fact, there are 9 federal holidays. As an employer, you are not … Read more about Setting Your Holiday Schedule for the Coming Year
10 Myths about Overtime Rules
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), you are required to pay time and a half to most types of employees who work overtime. A final rule … Read more about 10 Myths about Overtime Rules
What Perks Do You Offer?
A survey by Glassdoor looked at 50 fringe benefits offers by employers and found some surprising, as well as not so surprising, results. The big … Read more about What Perks Do You Offer?
Thoughts on Labor Day
Follow @BarbaraWeltman This year Labor Day in the U.S. falls on September 7. It is a federal holiday created in 1894 in response to unions’ … Read more about Thoughts on Labor Day
Good Wishes
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Today is a federal holiday in the U.S. and a religious holiday for many people around the world. It’s a time to express good … Read more about Good Wishes
