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 pay check. These “unclaimed wages” may not be treated as “found money.” When an employee fails to pick up...
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 it important for a hospice agency to properly classify the workers who are providing services? Why is it important...
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 form and its supporting documentation: Verifies the employee’s identity Verifies the employee’s...
How to give tough feedback to employees
Managers often avoid "uncomfortable" feedback discussions Managers often shy away from providing tough feedback to their employees. Or, if they do sit down for these difficult discussions with their employees, the discussions dissolve into arguments and finger...
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 you worried that you may confuse CMN with CMP? To help sort out the confusion, we add here links to lists of...