Webinar Q&A: “As my company grows, are there laws that I need to be aware of in regard to the number of employees that I have?”
Check out our quick clip for the answer from our last webinar with Rob and Jason on “The HR Side of Scaling Your Business.”
Questions? We’re here to help, hr@employco.com
On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover a variety of year-end HR topics. They discuss health insurance, renewal rates, open enrollment, cost containment, employee reviews, the importance of periodic conversations, supervisor training, bonuses and raises, regional compensation, the competitive labor market, upcoming events, and more!
Contact us with any questions you may have, we’re here to help: hr@employco.com
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our offices will be closed on: Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th.
We will reopen during normal business hours on Monday, November 28th.
During this time of gratitude, we would like to express how thankful we are for all our valued relationships. On behalf of all of us at Employco USA, we would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Webinar Q&A: “For recruiting, do you recommend any certain websites or companies to use?”
Check out our quick clip for the answer from our last webinar with Rob and Jason on “The HR Side of Scaling Your Business.”
Questions? We’re here to help, hr@employco.com
On Oct. 24, 2022, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that call center workers can seek overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for the time they spend booting up and shutting down their computers. This decision is now binding precedent in the 9th Circuit, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.
Case Background – In this case, Cadena v. Customer Connexx LLC, the employer (Connexx) provided customer service and scheduling to customers over a “soft phone,” operated only through their employer-provided computers. At the time, Connexx agents used a phone program called “Five9,” an application that operates through employees’ computers rather than through a physical phone. Employees estimated that the average boot-up time was between 6.8 and 12.1 minutes. Once logged in, employees had to load various programs and scripts and confirm that their phones were connected and ready to accept calls.
Compensation Trends – Although some organizations may cut jobs or reduce hiring as economic growth slows, some are paying higher employee wages to keep and win top talent. Today, workers can demand higher pay and better benefits as many employers face a worker shortage and struggle with employee attraction and retention. It’s been a worker-friendly labor market in recent years, and it’s not going away anytime soon. The latest compensation trends aren’t just about wage increases, but also workers wanting to get paid differently, be compensated based on their work and receive more pay transparency. Click the following link to read Today’s Top Compensation Trends
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) administers and enforces the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for all private and state and local government employees, as well as some federal employees. The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. The FMLA applies to private employers who employ 50 or more employees in 20 or more workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year, all public agencies—including federal, state and local employers—and local education agencies.
On Oct. 25, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a fact sheet containing FAQs about its new poster titled “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.” The EEOC initially released a version of the new poster on Oct. 19, 2022, and then reissued a revised version on Oct. 20, 2022.
Among other things, the FAQs about the new “Know Your Rights” poster clarify that if an employer downloaded or printed it on Oct. 19, the employer should ensure that it uses the newer version, which is instead marked as “Revised 10/20/2022.”
Identifying and retaining key employees is especially important in light of ongoing attraction and retention difficulties many employers have been facing. According to Zywave’s 2022 Attraction and Retention Survey, more than 75% of employers consider attraction and retention to be among their top five business challenges.
In response to changing work demands brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and trends such as the “Great Reshuffle”—a mass movement of workers from their current roles to positions that meet their shifting job expectations and priorities—retaining employees has become increasingly difficult for employers.
Employco USA is pleased to announce the growing expansion of its staff.
Employco’s newest team member:
Melonie Allen, Contract and Labor Coordinator – Melonie is hard-working, dedicated and brings a coveted set of HR and payroll skills to our team. She is stepping into a new position Employco created that will be dedicated to handling union contracts, labor calls, and staying on top of changes to wages and taxes. Melonie will also be assisting with various payroll tasks.
“I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and am very excited to join such a family-oriented company.” –Melonie Allen