Employee Onboarding

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 also introduced standards for exempt and non-exempt employees. As it relates to the FLSA, exempt means free from an obligation of

October 30, 2022 · 4 min read

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 to determine whether the workers

October 28, 2022 · 3 min read

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 eligibility to work in the U.S. When must the F

October 12, 2022 · 2 min read