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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan signed legislation (S.B. 1080) on March 19, 2020, clarifying that a worker does not need to be terminated to be eligible for unemployment benefits if: Their employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID–19, preventing employees from coming to work; They are quarantined due to COVID-19 with expectations of returning to work after the
Wellness Focus
Working from home creates new challenges and temptations that may have otherwise been avoided when you were spending most of your days at the office and commuting to and from work. Take this newly found working from home situation and convert it into an opportunity to maintain or improve your
Payroll Network’s CEO Update on COVID-19 Contingency Plan
Dear Valued Clients, I write with an update on Payroll Network’s contingency plan regarding the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Our highest priorities right now are ensuring the health and well-being of our employees and making certain we continue servicing your business seamlessly. Superior service is our hallmark. Because of our
Work From Home Tips For Newbies
To help slow the spread of COVID-19, many companies are temporarily requiring employees to work from home (WFH). For those who aren’t accustomed to WFH, here are a few common sense tips: Source the Right Tools & Equipment. Make sure you have the right equipment and tools to be successful virtually. Lean on your organization’s technical support team
Cybersecurity Threats: Companies Need Multi-factor Authentication to Keep Employees Safe
Authors: Nick Holcomb and Eric Whisenhunt We’ve all heard that hand-washing is an easy, important way to protect our health in today’s world. What about our cybersecurity health? With increasing threats and scams, an easy, highly-effective way to protect our security is to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on our systems.
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 RESOURCES In response to growing concerns about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), we’d like to share several resources. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), this is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. We recommend visiting the CDC’s Coronavirus Home Page to learn about prevention and treatment, handwashing and
Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements
Employee or Independent Contractor? Paying employees correctly is critical and has a big financial impact when it’s not done correctly. The U.S. Department of Labor collected a record $322 million in back wages in FY’2019. That brings the total to more than $1.4 billion recovered in the last five years!
Creating a Culture of Appreciation
How frequently do you show employees appreciation? Daily, occasionally, during a performance review? Don’t wait for a special occasion. Thank Employees Every Day Set a good example. Thanking your employees regularly creates a positive and welcoming environment. A simple thank you after a long day reminds employees that they are
Form I-9 Update
On January 31, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. Although the form is dated 10/21/2019, this is the form you should be using. USCIS is allowing employers a three-month grace period during which the old form (dated 7/17/2017) may be used. By May 1,
LGBTQ+ Awareness, Workplace Violence & MD Law Update
As a certified HR Advisor, I attend and speak at many industry events. Here are some key takeaways from the Chesapeake Human Resources Association Conference: Workplace Violence. How would you handle it? Do you have a policy? Know the warning signs? What do you look for when interviewing job candidates?
Culture Club, Social Responsibility & High Times
Quite the combo of trending topics! Attending conferences is a great way to network and see what’s trending. As a certified HR advisor, I attend events all the time. Here are some key takeaways from the Carroll County SHRM Conference: Shaping Corporate Culture. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast, lunch, dinner.”
Compliance Update – Anti-harassment Training
Did you know that one in five workers in the U.S. are now required to receive anti-harassment training? Aside from the training mandates, it’s simply a best practice to proactively train your workforce and review training policies to help protect your business. Update Your Training. According to Harvard Business Review,
DOL Releases Final Overtime Rule, Effective Jan 1, 2020
The Department of Labor has announced the new minimum salary for certain exempt white-collar employees. The final rule is very close to the proposed rule we reported on in March. The new minimums will take effect January 1, 2020. Exempt Executive, Administrative, Professional and Computer Employees (EAP) Salaried exempt EAP
Payroll Network Announces New Leadership Team and Celebrates Client Growth
Payroll Network Announces New Leadership Team and Celebrates Client Growth The Building People Makes Inc.’s Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America ROCKVILLE, MD (November 26, 2019) -- PRNewswire – Payroll Network, a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) SaaS and consulting services, today announced a new leadership team
Sending Out an S.O.S.
Hiring is hard. Onboarding, coaching and retaining talent, is even harder. Many organizations are sending out an S.O.S. for help sourcing and retaining excellent talent. Employee turnover is expensive. According to SHRM, it costs 1.5 times a person’s salary to lose them. Set Expectations Early & Often Your most important
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