The Maine Department of Labor is a state agency responsible for overseeing labor laws and regulations in the state of Maine. They provide resources and support to both employers and employees to ensure compliance with state labor standards.
The minimum hourly pay in Connecticut climbed to $15.69 as of Jan. 1, 2024, which comes on the heels of a minimum wage system that has already steadily risen in recent years. This rise is a component of a larger program related to the Employment Cost Index (ECI), which is intended to help earnings match everyday living expenses.
Businesses have been especially affected by this systematic pay change. Knowing about these changes ahead of time can ensure you remain compliant with state regulations and control your labor costs.
Managing compliance for state and local reporting can feel like a never-ending task, even with the help of a professional employer organization (PEO). For example, client reporting states can add an extra layer of confusion to the payroll and reporting process.
When you’re on a PEO, there are two types of payroll reporting: client reporting states and PEO reporting states. In client reporting states, you are still responsible for managing your payroll accounts under your own employee identification number (EIN).
Harassment has no place in any business, and the damage it can cause is far-reaching in the workplace. But what is harassment, and why should every company invest in training?
In the simplest terms, harassment is unwelcome conduct based on protected characteristics, such as:
Race Gender Religion Disability While it can consist of overt actions like physical assault or slurs, it can also include subtle behaviors like off-color jokes, exclusion, or unwanted advances.
Kaitlin Edwards |Jul 6, 2024
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