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OSHA 300-A Log
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week
Question: I know I am supposed to take my OSHA 300-A log down on April 30. How long do I have to keep it after I take it down? Answer: You are correct! The log can come down on April 30, but according to OSHA Standard – 29 CFR -1904.33(a), employers must save their OSHA […]
House Bill 523: The New Law that Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week
Question: As an Ohio company, I am confused about what changes, if any, I need to make as a result of the implementation of House Bill 523, the new law that legalizes medical marijuana on September 6, 2016. Does this mean my drug free workplace policies are no longer valid? Answer: No, this does not […]
What Are the Benefits of Total Compensation Statements?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation Question of the Week
Question: What are total compensation statements and why should I consider them for my employees? Answer: Most of the time, an employee’s pay and benefits spread far beyond the base pay. A total compensation statement can be anything from a simple, computer-generated spreadsheet to an elaborate, in-depth analysis with charts or graphs. Providing total compensation […]
Do you know if you need to pay an intern or not?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation Question of the Week
Question: I read a notice that there are new requirements that must be met to consider someone an unpaid intern. What are the requirements and how do I make sure our company needs to pay an intern or not? Answer: This month, the Department of Labor (DOL) adopted a new test for determining if a […]
FMLA Expiration and COBRA
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation, HR Compliance Question of the Week
Question: We have an employee who is on FMLA to receive an organ donation and the leave is expiring soon. At what point do we offer the employee COBRA, and for how long? Answer: It is generally required by employers to offer health care coverage under COBRA law when the employee is: No longer eligible […]
Work-Life Balance Has Become Work-Life Integration
Last Updatedin Employee Relations Question of the Week
Let’s begin with the understanding that some people are going to hate this idea. Work-life integration? Work seeping into all areas of your life at all hours of the day sounds awful, right? Isn’t it already happening? It is likely that most of you thought about an upcoming deadline, had a great idea on that […]
Are Employee Gift Cards Considered Taxable Benefits?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation, HR Compliance Question of the Week
HR Question: To thank my employees for their extra efforts, I have provided them with a $50 gift card. Accounting is telling me I have to report the value of the gift cards as taxable benefits. Is that true? HR Answer: Yes, it’s true! According to the IRS, cash, gift certificates, and gift cards are […]