How to Transition Back to Work in a Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business, live our lives, and travel. As restrictions start to lift, many businesses are ready to get their employees back to work. If you’re preparing to reopen your doors, it’s important to understand how to make the transition easier for everyone involved. Read on for some […]
Promoting Employee Mental Health during COVID-19
There’s little doubt that COVID-19 has left a permanent mark on the workforce. Millions of workers have been forced to adjust to working remotely or work under quarantine conditions for the first time in their careers. Combined with the fear of contracting the virus, all employees anxiously watch as their peers become another unemployment statistic […]
Why You Need More Than Just Payroll Services
It’s common for organizations to turn to an outsourced payroll model in order to reduce risk, manage processes, and eliminate some of the time-consuming aspects of this responsibility. This is a great place to start for the growing business. But oftentimes, a business needs more than just payroll services to keep it running like a […]
[YWH S1E10] Alternative Workweeks
Working 9-5…or Not! Alternative Workweeks, Some Things to Consider. In this episode of Your Workplace Horizon, we discuss the five day work week and alternative workweek options. Imagine a three-day weekend every week, sign me up! I’ve often commented on how nice it would be to work all weekend then get five days off. […]
How To Correctly Classify Your Employees
You’ve designated specific job roles and responsibilities, but have you taken the time to classify your employees? If you’re a business owner or human resource manager, this is one step you can’t afford to miss. Classifying your employees can help you meet stringent federal, state, and local requirements used to determine benefit plan eligibility and compensation […]
Ask Worklogic: Power Outages and Paying Employees
Question: The recent power outages from PG&E have affected our California operating hours. If our business is closed due to an electrical outage, will we still need to pay our employees? Answer: The answer depends on several factors. Power outages occur frequently, especially as the electric grid continues to strain under rapid urban development and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mental Health: Best Practices for Managers and Employees
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to open up the dialogue with your employees about this once taboo topic. According to data from the National Network that provides information and guidance regarding the Americans with Disability Act, on average 18% of workers in the U.S. have reported suffering from a mental health […]
