Carol Kardas shares leading predictions on both the overall salary increase budgets and the merit increases for 2023.
Compensation
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Summer Internships
Nick Daukas reminds all employers of the do’s and don’ts of summer internships.
Am I Compensating My Employees Competitively?
Jerry Kardas answers the question: “How does an employer know if the compensation rates offered to employees are competitive in the market?”
What does CT’s paid leave law mean to organizations?
Carol Kardas provides a snapshot of the new Connecticut Paid Leave Law and provides you with some strategies to think about and a compliance checklist.
With New Pay Laws Being Passed, How Should My Compensation Strategy Change?
With new state and federal laws going into effect around payment of employees, now is a great time to look at your overall compensation strategy.
Can I Dock an Exempt Employee’s Pay? – When is it Legal?
Carol Kardas is often asked, “Can I dock an exempt employee’s pay?” The simple answer is “yes”, but there are only five times when it is legal to do so.
HR Chat: Low or No Cost Benefits for Today’s Workforce
June 13, 2019: As benefit costs continue to rise, Melissa Gallaway and David Canada discuss low or no cost benefit options for today’s workforce, including: enhancing workplace morale & productivity, effectively communicating benefits coverage, and cost-effective benefits offerings.
HR Chat: Crafting Retirement Plans for a Multi-Generational Workforce
May 9, 2019: In this HR Chat, Leesa Schipani talks with Amber Kendrick to discuss techniques for crafting retirement plans to suit multiple generations in the workplace.
Know When to Pay for Travel Time: Rules for Travel
Carol Kardas shares insights into the FLSA rules regarding employee travel. Know when you need to pay for your employees’ time and when you don’t!
Bonuses & Overtime: Rules and Calculations
Carol Kardas explains the special rules for calculating overtime to include the dollar amount of the bonus paid.