Mad in America

MARCH 11, 2025

The social services that remain government-funded are often outsourced to private entities. This type of debt is nearly impossible to pay off on the low salaries typical in social work, especially with high interest rates on these loans. We need comprehensive social work leadership now more than ever.

Supervising

Mad in America

AUGUST 12, 2025

And they took home good salaries for treating me this way. In Fresno off medication, I believed that the government sewed a tracker in my dog when the pound fixed her. I had not realized how much I dehumanized mental health patients until I was one of those dehumanized patients.

Controlling

Ask a Manager

JUNE 18, 2025

The audit was probably political (the government of the day didn’t care for this organisation). In terms of what the tax problem was, it was concern that people were being paid untaxed compensation through the expenses system that should have been considered taxable salary.

Food

Insperity

MARCH 27, 2018

Until recently, it was fairly standard practice to ask job candidates about salary history in interviews or on job applications. More and more states are adopting laws that prohibit asking job candidates about their salary history. Look for salary history clues in their résumé. Conduct market research to gauge salary history.

Salary

Insperity

JANUARY 5, 2017

The new overtime regulation would have changed overtime eligibility for white collar, salaried workers earning less than $913 a week ($47,476 a year). It’s too complicated to “wing it” as you keep track of exempt and non-exempt, salaried and hourly employees , and who is eligible for overtime pay and various levels of benefits.

Government

Insperity

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Not only do you have to figure out the proper way to pay your people, you have to withhold the appropriate taxes, deposit them and report them to the government. Also, there are some states and local governments that require separate ID numbers in order to process taxes. Executive, administrative and professional exemption.

Payroll

Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Notice follows repeated requests from the Local Government Minister, Lee Rowley to end the trial, as well as the publication of guidance to the sector setting out why this practice should not be adopted. “We The post Government issues formal warning to council over four-day working week appeared first on Workplace Insight.

Government

Insperity

MAY 4, 2021

The court order legally requires you, as the employer, to hand over a specific portion of an employee’s paycheck and send it directly to a third party, which could include the: Creditor Attorney for the creditor State or federal government State or federal court. How is the employer notified? Some states require a percentage of gross wages.

Payroll

Insperity

JUNE 24, 2015

Federal and/or state laws govern a mandatory leave of absence. These leaves include medical absences governed by the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) and Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ), military leave, jury duty and other state-mandated leaves. Am I required to continue paying salary when employees are on FMLA leave?

Insurance

Work Life

JANUARY 23, 2024

Since April 2022, Hannah Williams, the Gen Z creator behind TikTok sensation Salary Transparent Street, has gained more than 1.3 For many, Williams’ candid conversations has been the disarming way in which the idea of salary transparency entered their homes. What was your career like before you started Salary Transparent Street?

Salary

Work Life

MARCH 22, 2024

In his former life as a chief people officer, Nolan Church came to realize just how much power employers wielded during salary negotiations. There’s clearly a problem with the way that the game is currently played, so [the] government tried to come in and say: ‘How do we solve this thing?

Salary

Insperity

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

To maintain compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , exempt workers must be paid their full salary for any week in which they perform work. And if exempt employees only work a partial week due to a government shutdown, you likely still need to pay them a full week’s salary.

Payroll

Insperity

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Government intervention. Regulations from federal, state and local governments continue to grow year-over-year, creating new compliance concerns for companies. And technology, government oversight and demographic changes will continue to shape how HR operates.

Government

Insperity

JANUARY 27, 2022

Though you don’t withhold taxes for these parties, you may need to report the benefit to the government using one of the following forms: IRS Form 1099-NEC for independent contractors IRS Schedule K-1 (Form 1065), Partner’s Share of Income, Deductions, Credits, etc. Independent contractors you hire for a specific job can be recipients.

Banking

Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2023

government passed a significant piece of legislation: the SECURE 2.0 government is paying employers to set up retirement plans and contribute to them. This means that businesses aim to compensate employees beyond mere salary to protect and enhance their physical, emotional, social, professional and financial health.

Security

Insperity

JULY 18, 2019

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs what employers must do under federal law. Using the same logic, some people think salaried employees are automatically considered exempt from overtime, but neither of those beliefs is necessarily true. In many cases, overtime pay is the only option. Define your rules and stick to them.

Legal

Ask a Manager

MARCH 9, 2021

This post, is being salaried a scam? , Most upward mobility for me at this point is becoming salaried, and as I’ve explored it, I am perplexed. For most salaried people at my company who I’ve spoken to, it sounds like the norm is minimum 45-hour weeks, with bad weeks being as much as 60 hours. And I have friends!

Salary

Insperity

JUNE 20, 2024

Is the salary you plan to offer competitive? When hiring highly skilled workers, you may find that you must be flexible on salary to get the right candidate. How can you woo job candidates if you’re limited to a certain salary range? Other than an attractive salary, what perks can your company offer?

Salary

Insperity

JANUARY 18, 2018

In fact, when considering lawsuits about back wages, the federal government has the authority to deem a business owner an “employer” if certain criteria are present under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Except in rare instances, such as with government agencies, it’s probably best to avoid comp time altogether to be safe.

Legal

Insperity

OCTOBER 5, 2015

For example, Gravity Payments communicated to customers that service would remain stellar, without increased fees to cover higher employee salaries, to lure back or keep several clients. We have to make things right with the government, the public, our customers, our employees. "Our company was dishonest.

Communication

Insperity

APRIL 16, 2015

This allows the PEO to handle functions such as payroll, benefits, tax remittance and related government filings. It may also work with you to develop job descriptions, conduct wage and salary surveys, and improve your hiring managers’ interview and candidate selection skills. One-stop shop. Recruiting support.

Payroll

Insperity

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Is the salary you plan to offer competitive? When hiring highly skilled workers, you may find that you must be flexible on salary to get the right candidate. How can you woo job candidates if you’re limited to a certain salary range? Other than an attractive salary, what perks can your company offer? This is critical.

Salary

Insperity

JUNE 27, 2019

Think about every data point you regularly touch regarding employees (Social Security numbers, salaries, health care and retirement plans , background checks, etc.) What state and federal laws govern HR data privacy compliance? Not only do the governing bodies and regulations vary by state, but it also varies by industry.

Security

Insperity

JUNE 17, 2021

When a storm’s bearing down on an area and it’s unsafe or unfeasible to evacuate, we’ve all heard meteorologists and government officials advise residents to shelter in place until the danger passes. Do you find ways to accommodate them, on a case-by-case basis, when personal or family obligations conflict with work?

Leadership

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The First Amendment: Only protects each of us against government retribution for speaking our mind Doesn’t say anything about what private employers can regulate on the job. It may surprise you to learn that our country’s First Amendment right to free speech isn’t protected in most private companies.

Legal

Insperity

JUNE 24, 2015

Federal and/or state laws govern a mandatory leave of absence. These leaves include medical absences governed by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), military leave, jury duty and other state-mandated leaves. Am I required to continue paying salary when employees are on FMLA leave?

Insurance

Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As a result, many employees have: Shifted their own priorities Pursued more desirable salaries and benefits, and greater opportunities for flexibility Changed professional or educational paths to choose a course that makes them happier. It’s your guidepost, governing all your actions and communications.

Promotion

Insperity

MARCH 20, 2018

Paid on a salary basis for all hours worked ($455 weekly minimum or higher). Paid on a salary basis for all hours worked ($455 weekly minimum or higher). Paid on a salary or fee basis (as defined by regulations, and no less than the $455 weekly minimum). Examples may include business owners , CEOs and vice presidents (VPs).

Supervising

Insperity

MARCH 19, 2019

You must satisfy a number of government requirements before sponsoring a foreign national to be employed in the United States. Meet salary and benefit requirements. The salary for an H-1B employee cannot be less than the typical wage for the position or occupation. The process for a U.S.

Insurance

Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2018

From paid family leave and hiring to safety and sick leave – and all the many points in between – federal, state and local governments are forever changing what constitutes a company’s responsibility to its workers. These ever-changing laws and regulations have always represented a potential quagmire for companies, and now is no different.

Small Business

Insperity

APRIL 15, 2021

Your external customers are, of course: Your company’s actual customers Vendors Partners Government Media. Not sure what that means? We all have external and internal customers at work. These are valuable relationships that require care and maintenance on your part to be successful at your job and represent your company well.

Communication

Success

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Glassdoor also provides a salary estimator to understand the basic range of salaries based on your experience, occupation, education and region. They also provide a great blog with career advice plus a salary tool to help you in negotiations. And USAJobs is the best place to find a career with the government.

Salary

Insperity

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

An organizational structure is: An explanation of workflow and responsibilities A day-to-day guide governing employee tasks, interactions and reporting A quick means for employees to understand where they need to go for help or answers for specific issues. What is an organizational structure, and why is it important?

Planning

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The penalties for non-compliance can be severe, including lengthy government audits and investigations, costly fines and damages to a company’s reputation. Less exposure to legal risk Laws are complex and constantly changing, especially for businesses operating in multiple locations across U.S.

Technology

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 22, 2018

I’m hoping you would be willing to host an open thread for federal employees and federal contractors on handling the government shutdown. about what not to say to friends who have been furloughed by the government shut-down. A reader writes: I’m a longtime lurker. No politics allowed of course.

Government

Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This post, update: moving from a secure government job to a less safe, higher-paying private industry job , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. Remember the letter-writer thinking about moving from a secure government job to a less safe, higher-paying private industry job (#5 at the link)?

Government

Workplace Insight

APRIL 24, 2024

“They will have more freedom to choose where they work and can expect to command higher salaries.” The post US workers gain more freedom to change jobs as government bans noncompete agreements appeared first on Workplace Insight.

Government