Job duties, not job titles, determine pay classification and workers’ compensation codes. Not making the correct choice can cause problems, or even prompt a workers’ comp or federal wage audit When hiring a new employee, it is important to review the individual’s primary job responsibilities before determining whether they will be paid on an hourly […]
In 2017, organizations focused on the well-being and satisfaction of their employees. Business leaders looked to build a better environment for their workforce and invested in strategies to help recruit and retain top talent. Buzzwords like ‘culture’ and ‘engagement’ were in the forefront of business discussions. The year 2018 will bring a fresh set of […]
It appears MIOSHA (the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has ramped up its “unannounced” inspections this past year with small business machine and repair shops and buildering contractors, both in General Industry or Construction categories. Fines have been levied. The wise adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” definitely has […]
A disaster can be defined as an accident, or natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life. Certainly, there have been several, large natural disasters recently ranging from hurricanes to earthquakes. On a smaller scale, a disaster could also encompass issues isolated to your office causing a disruption in business, such as an […]
Many businesses understand the importance of advertising themselves as an equal opportunity employer. But companies may not be familiar with the government agency that enforces this law and exactly what they do Who: The EEOC is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and it is “responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate […]
For many Baby N=Boomers or Gen X’ers, the concept of a deskless work environment seems implausible. But many can, and have, embraced the concept. But overall, it’s Millennials that have made the remote and deskless workforce a success. And it’s the Millennial and Gen Z generations that will continue to elicit changes in how they […]
Starting today, and from time to time in the upcoming months, BCN will be adding business blog posts about current topics from friends of BCN. Today, we hear from Mr. Joe Dylewski, owner of ATMP Solutions, an IT Security firm. Joe has been successfully assisting businesses and health care companies since 1989. Quarterly Information Security […]
Influencing the behaviors of employees and training them to work safely is fundamental to a successful risk management program. It also reduces your workers’ compensation costs. BCN Services offers its clients an online training resource at no cost that can help successfully train your employees. This value-added service is the premier resource for environmental, health […]
I was reading some marketing articles over the weekend and came across an article about “Happiness in the Workplace”. Skimming it briefly, I didn’t see much in value for my marketing endeavors but then I came across another article on the same topic. So it gave me pause. What is happiness in the workplace anyway? […]
Docking an exempt or salaried employee’s pay is only allowed in certain circumstances. Generally, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not permit deductions from exempt employees. According to the regulations, the amount of money a salaried employee earns isn’t dependent on the number of days or hours he or she works. You also can’t […]