Once again, a non-profit near and dear to my heart was in the process of hiring …

Upstate NY Salaried Exempt Employees Must Earn at Least $1,065 a Week Until December 31, 2023 in Business and at Work Read more →

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: writing job descriptions is about as exciting …

Job Descriptions Establish Important Boundaries (and Goals) in Business and at Work Read more →

Some time ago, a newer client reached out for help with an exempt salaried offer letter. …

Before the Offer Letter: Define Job Description Then Exemption Status in Business and at Work Read more →

Work sampling during an interview process – a candidate showing that they can complete the key …

Do You Pay Job Candidates Who Work During the Interview as Per Diem Employees in Business and at Work? Read more →

All organizations have tactical and strategic Human Resources (HR) needs. For example, paying employees and making …

HR Audits (and Compliant Job Descriptions) Save Money in Business and at Work Read more →

The upstate New York minimum wage will rise to $10.40 an hour on and after December …

NYS Part-Time Exempt Employees Earning Less Than $780 a Week are Nonexempt in Business and at Work Read more →

It’s official: on Thursday, August 31, 2017, a Texas judge struck down the May 2016 U.S. …

NYS Exempt Minimum Salary Levels Will Continue to Rise in Business and at Work Read more →

In New York state, as we wait for the final NYS Paid Family Leave regulations to …

Employers: No Worker’s Comp or Disability Insurance Violates NYS Law in Business and at Work Read more →

During the part of my career when I worked inside organizations as part of an HR …

What are Your OSHA Employer Requirements in Business and at Work? Read more →

As stated in previous posts, it is a non-negotiable requirement in New York state that nonexempt …

NYS DOL Frowns Upon Hourly Nonexempt Automatic Meal Period Deductions in Business and at Work Read more →