Work/Life Programs Net Positive Return
May 11, 2004—During these difficult economic times, you’re likely asked to justify
every penny you spend on employee programs. Benefits like dry-cleaning services
and resource referrals may make you feel a bit, well, sheepish, when facing
your boss. Before you stammer and look at your feet, though, take a look at
what some companies are discovering when they calculate the return on their
investment in work/life programs.
Streamlining Payroll: An Award Winner Shares Her Secrets
May 07, 2004—Briggs & Stratton Corporation won the American Payroll Association's Prism Award in 2003, thanks in no small part to payroll manager Michelle Ganzer, who shared some of her secrets in an interview.
Defining Administrative Exemption Under Overtime Rules
May 04, 2004—Historically, the most confusing of the regulations is the administrative exemption under which an employee employed in an administrative capacity is exempt from overtime.
Final Overtime Regs Make Their Debut: What They Mean for Employers
April 21, 2004—The U.S. Department of Labor has finally issued new regulations for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Now employers have only 120 days to bring their companies into compliance. But don't have a heart attack - we're here to help.
Transportation Benefit Plans: The Road to Savings
April 13, 2004—For people in and around large cities in the United States, there are some
very appealing reasons to live in the suburbs. Commuting is not one of them.
Getting from home to the office and back again can be a tiring, stressful, and
expensive business. We can’t help with the tiring and stressful part. If
you want to cut down on employees’ commuting expenses, however, possibly
without impacting your bottom line, read on.
Doing Things Better for Less, Through Automated Enrollment
April 09, 2004—Maybe you've heard a little about automated, online benefits enrollment, and maybe you?re a little nervous about implementing it. But we talked to an expert and came away with some advice that may put you at ease.
Is Your Health Insurance Color Blind?
April 06, 2004—Recent research reveals some interesting--and disturbing--information
about health care and its applications across racial and ethnic lines. To borrow
a thought, all Americans entering the healthcare system are equal. However,
some are more equal than others.
Streamlining Payroll: Award Winner Shares Secrets
March 30, 2004—When Michelle Ganzer joined Briggs & Stratton Corporation as payroll manager
a few years ago, she didn?t waste any time. She introduced herself to her
co-workers as a change manager, asking for their input into streamlining the
company?s payroll processes.
Wage & Hour Chief Speaks on the Final FLSA Rules
March 24, 2004—With only a week or two before the expected unveiling of new overtime definitions
in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers have lots of questions. Among
them: How drastic will the changes be? How much will it cost to implement them?
They got some clues when U.S. Wage and Hour Administrator
Tammy D. McCutchen spoke recently to the Society for Human Resource Management?s
annual Employment Law & Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
DOL Overtime Audits on the Rise
March 18, 2004—The number of audits conducted by the Department of Labor on employers? wage and hour practices is increasing by the day. In fact, in 2003 DOL wage and hour settlements added up to $212 million. Cause for concern?
