The 5 Day Work Week. What is it and How does it affect us?
The way we work is constantly changing, and that’s due to employee needs and desires. Employees want to be able to have a shopping experience when it comes to their careers. Employees want the freedom to choose where, when, and how they work. Today, the average workweek in the US is about 34.4 hours, five days […]
Ask Worklogic: Service Animals in the Workplace
Question: Do we have to accommodate a service animal if we have employees that are allergic? Answer: The answer is, “Yes”. Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), registered service animals are allowed in all areas of public access, although it doesn’t state specifics about workplaces. Title I of the ADA specifies that employers must […]
10 Steps for Harassment Prevention Training
Launching a workplace harassment prevention training can be a daunting task, particularly in a multi-state organization. There are many factors to consider from what the training will cover how it will be delivered to all members of the team. However, it has become necessary for all companies to educate employees on ways they can prevent […]
Using CBD Oils and Employer Drug Testing
The use of CBD oils has been steadily increasing among many working adults. From anxiety and pain management to weight loss, CBD oils are considered to have many healthful benefits. However, this can pose a bit of a challenge for employers who are unsure how to enforce anti-drug use policies in the workplace. Depending on […]
What is the CROWN Act and How Does it Affect Your Business?
California is recognized as the first state to pass a law that prohibits employers and schools from discriminating against individuals based on their choice of hairstyles. Called The CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair,” was voted into law by a majority vote. Senator Holly Mitchell told NPR, “The […]
What is a PEO and How Can it Help Your Business?
What is a PEO? A professional employer organization (PEO) is a third-party agency that can manage payroll, benefits administration, taxes, regulatory compliance, and human resource services for any business. According to the NAPEO, when small businesses partner with PEOs, they grow up to 9% faster and are 50% less likely to fail. PEOs can also impact […]
Workplace Dating: How Sexual Harassment Policy Mitigates Risks
Relationships can and do happen in the workplace. It’s not surprising, given working adults spend much of their lives at work. A study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that one in three workers have been involved in a relationship with a co-worker before. Of those who had never been in a workplace relationship […]
Communicating a Substance Use Work Policy in Cannabis Legal States
Coming to a state near you: Cannabis legalization. The cultivation, possession, and recreational use of cannabis in person’s age 21 and above has already become legal in 10 U.S. states and Washington D.C. so far, with 33 additional states and the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico also allowing cannabis and CBD oil products […]
Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History; Who Inspires You?
National Women’s History Month is an annual designation observed in March. During this month, we are all encouraged to honor the women who came before us and fought for equality among all races and genders. We asked our employees to share with us the women, past/present and famous/not famous, who inspire them. Lizeth Elizondo, our […]
2019 Tax Rates, Limits, and Important Info
Researching banking holidays, limits, and tax rates should be easy – that’s why we created this handy one-sheet with all the facts you need. Print it out and post it on your wall so that the next time you need to calculate mileage reimbursement for the new year you’ll know it’s exactly fifty-eight cents per […]
