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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

Insperity

When an organization needs to reduce its payroll due to financial hardship, there are two options employers may consider: furlough vs. layoff. Like layoffs, furloughs are a way for employers to reduce payroll costs when employee performance isn’t to blame. And it doesn’t help that these terms are often used interchangeably. PTO payout.

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How to Hire for a Job That You Don’t Understand

Insperity

When you started your business, you thought you could handle it all yourself – sales, accounting, payroll, hiring, etc. A job description is a legal document, so make sure it is compliant with Title VII regulations that outline nondiscriminatory practices. Now, you’re not so sure. This is a good place to start. Determine cost.

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Employee or Independent Contractor? How to Properly Classify Your Workers and Ensure Compliance

Insperity

Since companies pay less in payroll taxes for independent contractors versus employees, the government is determined and quick to identify mislabeled workers. Note: Classifying workers as independent contractors or employees is a complex legal and tax issue. per hour level. Classification: employee or independent contractor?

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Want To Be a Freelancer? Here’s How to Get Started

Success

Regardless of the industry or specific talents, freelancers must possess some core skills to thrive. Freelancers act as their own boss.

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cheating in an office bake-off, my boss is advertising my job because I was out sick, and more

Ask a Manager

My boss is advertising my job because I got sick before some pre-approved vacation time. When I returned to work on Wednesday, I found a sent email (everyone in my office shares one email account) from my boss to our advertising partner asking to place an ad in the paper for an office admin (my job). Is this legal? day of PTO.

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Cost of Stress on the U.S. Economy Is $300 Billion? Says Who?

Workplace Psychology

industry more than $300 billion a year in absenteeism, turnover, diminished productivity, and medical, legal and insurance costs. Rosch added that Albrecht’s calculations did not include the cost of accidents, diminished productivity, direct health insurance, medical, legal and workers compensation costs. 1,000/person.

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Cost of Stress on the U.S. Economy Is $300 Billion? Says Who?

Workplace Psychology

industry more than $300 billion a year in absenteeism, turnover, diminished productivity, and medical, legal and insurance costs. Rosch added that Albrecht’s calculations did not include the cost of accidents, diminished productivity, direct health insurance, medical, legal and workers compensation costs. 1,000/person.