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August 7, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Are Pay Cuts Legal?

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Did you know cutting down an employee’s pay can also serve as a layoff. However, if the employee declines, they are entitled to collect unemployment benefits. Here’s everything you need to know.

Balance Point Team
July 10, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Comp Time in Lieu of Overtime

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Changes in overtime laws may make it difficult for employers to be flexible on how they pay their employees for overtime. Check out what our HR advisor has to say about providing time off to non-exempt employees in lieu of overtime pay.

Balance Point Team
June 14, 2019

Ask BPHR Advisor: Final Pay State Laws

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If an employee is terminated from your office, are you obligated to give them their final pay check that same day? Here’s what our HR advisor has to say about handling the situation.

Balance Point Team
May 17, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: No Match Letters

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Employment laws can sometimes be tricky. Here’s some advice on what you should do if you receive letter about an employee’s SSN. Does that mean that the employee is not authorized to work?

Balance Point Team
April 17, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Resignation Notice Period

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If your employee gives their two weeks notice, but you’d like their last day of work to be immediate, what kind of options do you have? Here’s everything you need to know.

Balance Point Team
February 20, 2019

Ask The BPHR Advisor: Remote Workers In Other States

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If you have remote workers who live out of state, it might be confusing trying to figure out which employment laws you need to follow. Lisa answers some popular questions regarding remoter workers.

Balance Point Team
February 6, 2019

Ask BPHR Advisor: Full vs Part-Time Employment

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How many hours worked per week sets an employment status? Check out some of the questions concerning part time and full time employees and what your responsibility is to those workers.

Balance Point Team
January 23, 2019

Ask BPHR Advisor: Low Morale

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BPHR’s Director Lisa Salcido, SPHR, SHRM-SCP provides answers to your pressing HR questions. Question: I’ve noticed morale is low, our employees are stressed and missing work, and productivity is down. How can we improve employee engagement? Answer: Those are all typical signs of disengagement that will negatively impact your business, potentially decreasing revenue. If the employee…

Balance Point Team
January 9, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Refusal to Sign Handbook

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Employee handbooks are an important part of company policy. Here’s what to do if your employee is refusing to sign.

Balance Point Team
December 19, 2018

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Probationary Period

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Many businesses set up a probationary period for new hires. Did you know although this is a common practice, it can lead to legal issues. Here’s what you need to know.

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