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Is it okay to give employees medical reimbursements in their paychecks in lieu of offering insurance
The IRS prohibits employers from offering stipends or reimbursing employees for individual health plans, regardless of the tax treatment of

Cheri Corfey
Oct 14, 20162 min read


Is there a difference between vacation time and PTO?
Vacation policies are intended to be used for the specific purpose of vacation or leisure time, and employers who offer vacation time...

Cheri Corfey
Sep 20, 20162 min read


Is it okay to ask job applicants about their previous salary?
Some states are passing laws prohibiting employers from asking job applicants about their previous salary. Massachusetts recently passed...

Cheri Corfey
Sep 1, 20162 min read


Do you have to pay an employee for work they did while on vacation?
We recently received this question that you may be wondering about as well... "A non-exempt employee has asked to be paid for the hour...

Cheri Corfey
Jul 29, 20161 min read


Can you reduce an employee’s hours as a disciplinary measure?
I do not recommend reducing hours as a disciplinary measure, as it does not directly address the performance or behavioral issue that the...

Cheri Corfey
Jul 23, 20161 min read


Is your small business exempt from the new FLSA salary threshold?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the new salary threshold for white collar exempt employees apply to nearly all employers and...

Cheri Corfey
Jul 8, 20162 min read


Is an employee required to take a lunch break?
The FLSA does not require private employers to provide rest periods for employees, so the answer is dependent on state law. Often...

Cheri Corfey
Jul 1, 20162 min read


Are unpaid internships okay?
Unpaid internships are permissible if they meet very specific criteria, but employers should proceed with extreme caution. The Department...

Cheri Corfey
Jun 28, 20162 min read


Does the new FLSA rule affect all exempt employees? What about part-time employees?
Effective December 1, 2016, the new rule will apply to all employees who were previously exempt under the White Collar Exemptions and...

Cheri Corfey
Jun 24, 20161 min read


Is it okay to restrict employee internet use?
Have you ever wondered if you can restrict employee internet use? Internet use can increase chances for viruses and non-work related...

Cheri Corfey
Jun 17, 20163 min read


It's wedding season! Did one of your Employees just get married?
If your newly married employee undergoes a legal name change, there are a few administrative considerations. First things first, you’ll...

Cheri Corfey
Jun 11, 20161 min read
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