Training Doyens

OVERVIEW Whether you’ve been managing employees for many years or you’re getting ready to manage a team, you need to understand the pay practices relevant and required for the type of employees you oversee. The two basic pay employee status types under federal and state laws are exempt and non-exempt . Beyond knowing that one type is paid a salary and the other is paid an hourly rate, what more is there to know? By the end of this course, you’ll familiarize yourself with a several differing factors under the broader subject commonly referred to as  “Wage and Hour.”  We’ll also touch upon the more common exemptions that apply to executive, administrative, and professional employees. You will get a clear idea about exempt and non-exempt employee benefits. In this modern “gig” economy, we’ll also explore the differences between an employee and independent contractor. Understanding how each one operates relative to expectations and requirements dictated by you as the ...

Most of the people are aware of the laws protecting employees from harassment and discrimination but very few know that there are also laws protecting from Workplace Retaliation. In this digital era, the social media is increasingly being used by the employees for complaining about their employers or employees. Consequently, employment-law retaliation claims, concerning social media activity, has also gained prominence. In light of certain laws, the employers need to think about their social media policies carefully to avoid legal liabilities. Defining Retaliation Workplace Retaliation can be defined as an employer punishing an employee for engaging in legally protected activities. The punishment can include any adverse action like firing, demotion, salary reduction etc. Defining employer’s action as negative could be difficult sometimes and in such cases, as per the U.S. Supreme Court, the court must weigh the circumstances carefully. For instance, a change in job shift may not ...