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October 16, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Exempt vs. Non-exempt?

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Overtime rules are changing come January. You need to be prepared and make sure you’re classifying your employees correctly. Here’s some information on exempt and non-exempt employees.

Balance Point Team
October 2, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: New Overtime Rule

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New overtime rules have been finalized and will be effective on January 1, 2020. Here’s what your company needs to know to prepare.

Balance Point Team
September 18, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Wage and Hour Audit

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There have been many new laws enacted in New Jersey related to Pay Equity, Family Leave, Wage Theft and Employee Misclassification. Companies are often getting audited and not knowing what they need to do to prepare. Here are some tips and guidelines to follow.

Balance Point Team
September 4, 2019

Ask the BPHR Advisor: The Medical Cannabis Act

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On July 2, 2019, new procedures were put in place for when an employee tests positive for marijuana. Here’s everything you need to know.

Balance Point Team
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.

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