Category: Human Resources

No, under Virginia law, employers are not mandated to provide paid sick leave to part-time employees.  Except for specific home health workers Employers are mandated under Va. Code §§ 40.1-33.3 to 40.1-33.6 to provide home health workers with paid sick leave. This applies only to home health workers providing personal care, respite care, or companion… Continue reading Is paid sick leave mandatory to part-time employees in Virginia?

What is the tip credit system? Since tips are a normal part of the restaurant industry, employers can factor tips into a server’s minimum wage. Essentially, an employer can pay servers less than minimum wage because they expect tips to make up the difference.  The absolute minimum an employer can directly pay a server is… Continue reading How do I Incorporate Tip Credits into Server Wages in Virginia?

There are quite a few legal distinctions. Essentially, a W-2 Employee is someone whose work is directly integral to their employer’s business. An Independent Contractor is more like an independent company hired for separate, outsourced, or project-based work.  Here is a chart to help highlight their distinctions:  Category W-2 Employee Independent Contractor Control The employer… Continue reading What is the difference between contractors and W-2 employees?

The modern workplace is a dynamic ecosystem, filled with diverse individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and styles of working. With such diversity comes the potential for conflicts. Whether you’re a small business owner without an HR department or you’re a Human Resources professional, handling conflict resolution effectively and constructively is a key aspect of maintaining… Continue reading 7 Tips for Handling Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is an important piece of labor legislation designed to protect the rights of employees and ensure fair treatment throughout the workplace. Employees and employers must be aware of what their FLSA classification is. An employee is either FLSA exempt or FLSA non-exempt. So, how do you know the classification… Continue reading Key Differences between FLSA Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees

Vacation time can be a polarizing subject for employers. Employers are always reticent to pay for someone to not do their job. Employees, on the other hand, quite enjoy having the time off when it doesn’t impact their salary. However, we suggest reframing how you think about vacation time and PTO. Instead of thinking of… Continue reading Vacation Time is a Benefit, Bonus, and Boost for your Team

Finding reliable and retainable talent is an issue for every business, from the Fortune 500 companies to the small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) down the street.  One of the best ways to attract and retain talent, and to create a longstanding and enduring company culture, is to curate a multigenerational workforce… and that means companies… Continue reading Companies Need To Pay Attention to Gen Z

If you are hiring for an hourly job at your company, you’re not just competing against the other businesses in your industry – you’re competing against every other hourly-wage employer out there. When that level of competition arises, you’ll not only have difficulty hiring new talent, but you’ll also need to focus on current employee… Continue reading Employee Retention in a Competitive Market