Can you deduct pay from a salaried exempt employee?
What is an exempt employee? Exempt workers are paid on a salaried basis. Salaried employees receive a prespecified amount of compensation each pay period. Their salary…
Wonder about the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), enacted in 1938, has four major provisions: regulations for minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping and child labor law. It…
How to Handle Unclaimed Wages
How should an employer handle unclaimed wages? An employer may find that an employee fails to cash a paycheck. Most often, this occurs with the final…
Is a worker an employee or an independent contractor?
When should a worker be classified as an employee versus as an independent contractor? What is the difference between these two types of workers? Why is…
What is a Form I-9?
A Form I-9, also known as an Employment Eligibility Verification form, is a form required by the U.S. government for each employee. The information on this…
Hospice Acronym Alphabet Soup
Are you confused by the Acronym Alphabet Soup? Does the never ending list of acronyms used in the hospice and healthcare industry leave you confused? Are…