May 2016 – Executive HR Consulting Group

Hourly employees and their smartphones: Hidden overtime?

On 31 May 2016

The law requires that all hourly employees be paid for all hours worked. But with today’s technology, it is difficult to keep track of those employees who use their smart phones “off work hours” for...

Understanding laws governing privacy in the workplace

On 22 May 2016

Employees have the right to privacy – It is the law! Although difficult at times, there must be a good balance between your employee’s rights to privacy and your business needs. Employees should be entitled...

Understanding the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)

On 16 May 2016

It’s the law! This act prohibits employers from discrimination of any protected class, harassment or retaliation in the workplace. Employers need to create an equal environment for their employees and refrain from...

Brace Yourself – Changes from the Wage & Hour Division/Department of Labor – How much am I paid?

On 8 May 2016

The US Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division is proposing a federal minimum annual salary increase for Exempt Employees to at least $50,440 for 2016. This proposed federal minimum salary threshold is higher...

HR policy: Time off of work for Jury Duty

On 2 May 2016

Employers are required to provide time off to employees to attend jury duty. Every once in a while, your employees will be called upon to complete jury duty and this requirement may become a conflict with their work...

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