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An essential step to creating an effective employee handbook is determining which policies to include and what policies to avoid. Here are some policies that are considered must-haves and some policies that are potentially problematic.

• [01:45] At-will policies
• [02:36] Employee conduct policies
• [03:32] Attendance
• [05:52] Employment classification, meal breaks and timekeeping policies
• [07:51] Leave and time off policies
• [08:...

With the summer holidays approaching, employers may have questions about providing time off to employees and the pay requirements for employees who work on Juneteenth, Independence Day, and/or Labor Day. To help you understand the rules, here are answers to frequently asked questions about the holidays.  Listen in as we cover:

• [00:47] Must employers provide paid time off on Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day?
• [01:58] ...

State and local jurisdictions continue to adopt and expand programs that entitle employees to paid time off from work for certain family or medical reasons. These are commonly known as paid family and medical leave (PFL) programs, and they typically impose certain requirements on employers, even small business employers. Listen in as we cover:

• [00:57] What is paid family leave?
• [01:36] Where is paid family leave required?
• [02:...

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked and pay them overtime (at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay) whenever they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The amount employees should receive in pay cannot be determined accurately without knowing the number of hours worked. This can be especially tricky when the employe...

We've seen an increase in severe weather, disasters, and other emergencies in recent years. Since these events can impact almost any employer and their employees, all employers should have a plan in place to prepare and respond. To help, this podcast answers common employer questions about disasters and emergencies. Listen in as we cover:

• [00:44] Preparation
• [01:30] Communication
• [02:38] Deciding whether to close
• [03:38] Safet...

Have you ever considered partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to support your business? Hear from Dr. Carmen Armstrong, ADP TotalSource Client Relations Executive, and Dena Grammas, ADP Totalsource HR Business Partner, as they discuss PEOs, and how small businesses can benefit from them. Listen in as we cover:

• [01:09] What is a PEO?
• [01:34] Why would a small business consider a PEO?
• [02:35] How does a PEO...

Hiring and retaining the right people is often the #1 challenge faced by small business owners. Lessons are often learned the hard way through bad hires and expensive mistakes. In this episode, Clint Smith, Founder and CEO of CareerPlug, will share tips on how to build a winning team to help you grow your business.

• [01:13]  Where to start when you want to grow
• [02:31]  How to attract the right people to your team
• [03:48]  How ...

Despite your best efforts to develop a competitive compensation program, there may be times, such as when inflation is elevated or during a tight labor market, that employees increasingly try to negotiate their pay. Listen in as we cover some steps to help employers prepare for and manage pay raise requests:

• [00:46] Understanding applicable laws
• [02:40] Having a compensation philosophy and being open about pay practices
• [03:44...

Excited but unsure what to expect, ADP’s Small Business Services launched Grit & Wisdom, it’s first-ever contest of this kind, which called for small business owners based in the U.S. to share their best advice for success. The entries revealed not just the journey of building businesses but the passion and perseverance that fuel success every step of the way. Listen to learn more about the great insights from Grit & Wisdom...

Are you prepared for tax season? Get answers to the most common questions small business owners have from our guest, Kelly Phillips Erb, a recognized tax attorney and writer. We’ll dive into how to leverage an accountant’s expertise as a partnership, helping you from preparation to long-term planning. Listen in as we cover:

• [02:16] Tax preparation & what businesses can provide up front to their CPA
• [03:56] Most common mist...

When it comes to closing out the year successfully, considering year-end bonuses, providing W-2 forms, and furnishing annual tax credit notices to employees are three important undertakings for employers. In this episode, we’ll provide guidance to help you navigate these end-of-year responsibilities. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:44] General considerations for end-of-year bonuses
• [2:45] Overtime implications of bonuses
• [4:53] Tax ...

Typically, when an employee requests leave for family, medical, bereavement or other reasons, their request is legitimate. However, on occasion, some employees may try to take advantage of their leave benefits. So, what can employers do to help prevent this misuse from occurring, and how do they address it if it does occur? Listen in as we cover ways to help prevent and address misuse of leave. We’ll discuss:

• [0:57] Employer a...

ICHRAs (individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements) are a relatively new type of health plan that allows employers to offer their employees a tax-free allowance to purchase benefits. While ICHRAs are growing in popularity, many businesses are hazy on the details. Unfortunately, myths and misperceptions about ICHRA could lead a business to dismiss a benefits option that may be right for them.  Listen as we debunk:

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An employee handbook is one of the most important documents an employer can maintain. Why do so many employers consider it essential? We'll cover these reasons, and dive into the ways an employee handbook can help you. Listen in to learn more about:

• [0:57] Formalizing policies
• [1:40] Meeting state and local policy and notice requirements
• [3:24] Supporting the onboarding process
• [4:04] Guiding employment decisions
• [4:31] Reinfor...

Interviews are an important part of the hiring process, helping you gather job-related information that you typically can't find through resumes and applications alone. To be effective, interviewers should prepare and ask the right questions. Candidates for the same job should generally be asked the same set of core questions. Here are six key inquiries to consider for your core interview questions, along with the reasons for askin...

The end of the employer-employee relationship is an inevitable part of running a business and requires special care. To help you manage your next employee separation, we address some common misconceptions about the termination process, and help you know the facts. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:43] At-will employment
• [3:11] Final pay timing
• [4:26] Method of final pay
• [5:56] Return of company equipment
• [7:59] Entitlement to unemploym...

Open enrollment is the period when employers who offer company-sponsored benefits allow their eligible employees to choose or change their benefits to best meet their needs. Whether you’re offering group health benefits for the first time or are a seasoned employer, these five tips could help your business have a more efficient (and smoother) open enrollment. Listen in as we cover:

• [1:59] Where to begin
• [2:36] Employee input to...

Non-exempt, non-exempt salaried and exempt employee classifications are some of the most misunderstood terms when it comes to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unfortunately, misunderstanding these terms and the rules that govern them can result in costly penalties. We’ll go over what employers need to know about these classifications and more. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:52] What are non-exempt employees?
• [1:42] What ...

As the workplace continues to get busier and busier, it’s critical to consider methods to improve efficiency. Today, we're exploring workforce management technology and how it can revolutionize productivity in the workplace. We'll break down this topic to help you understand this area, and the options for your business. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:43] What is workforce management technology
• [1:38] Using process automation to make...