Employers who want to find and retain the most talented workers often offer comprehensive benefits packages. Commissions are some of the more common perks in workplaces across the country. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, commissions are sums of...
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How automation jeopardizes the hiring process
As technology advancements provide tools for business owners to simplify tasks, some have started automating certain stages of job candidate evaluations. Unfortunately, there are issues to address for businesses opting to use artificial intelligence, automation tools...
Employers consider emoji bans due to harassment concerns
As emojis become more common in informal workplace communications, such as text and Slack messages, employers face rising concerns about their role in harassment cases. Some employers are even considering banning the use of emojis in workplace communication. Why are...
What are sales commission clawbacks?
Several industries use commission clawbacks to legally recompense the money that the company already allocated to a salesperson. There are several reasons for this. 1. Fraud prevention Clawbacks are frequently used in high-dollar securities fraud cases but are also...
When can an employer utilize tip credits?
Employees deserve to be compensated appropriately and most employers want to ensure they are complying with all applicable wage and hour laws. However, issues can get tricky when it comes to employees who receive tips. Under the law, employers are allowed to use...
Employers and employees united in voluntary benefits offerings
A recent survey conducted by Aon, a professional services firm, reveals that during the open enrollment cycle for 2022, U.S. based employers in many different fields offered more employee benefits to employees. These benefits are being embraced by employees. Reasons...
Guidelines for non-compete agreements
Non-compete agreements in Florida must be carefully drafted to remain valid. Simply because an employee signed a non-compete agreement does not mean it will necessarily hold up in court. Under Florida law, trade or commerce restrictions must fall within a reasonable...
3 tips for protecting your business against discrimination claims
You probably already know you should prevent discrimination at your workplace–it is only common sense. Failure to curb a discriminatory environment from developing can result in costly legal claims, lower productivity and a higher employee turnover...