HR and Payroll departments play a crucial role in forecasting and managing extra pay periods caused by the calendar. While they are a natural occurrence, failure to plan for them can lead to a surprising increase in payroll costs. Early preparation is essential to manage the financial impact and ensure smooth operations for all stakeholders.
Managing family and medical leave across multiple states is a compliance minefield. The federal FMLA sets a baseline, but state-specific laws often impose stricter or conflicting requirements, especially around documentation and notice obligations. This article offers strategies to maintain compliance across jurisdictions and avoid costly missteps.
This article discusses steps for employers to take to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act related to employees' mental health.
Welcome to the Brightmine interactive world map showing annual paid leave entitlements in 28 countries. This visual tool allows you to explore how many days of annual paid leave employees are entitled to in different regions.
New survey data reveals that HR workers struggle to keep employee handbooks in compliance and think their company's handbook processes need improvement.
The second Trump administration continues to focus on Form I-9 requirements and employment eligibility verification as it escalates audits and worksite immigration enforcement. This article revisits questions related to the I-9 and E-Verify that the Brightmine Ask Our Experts service has received from HR professionals navigating this compliance minefield.
This article discusses the Supreme Court ruling that requirements to show workplace discrimination must be the same for members of majority and minority groups and what employers need to know.
In this summer's climate of increasingly stringent immigration policies, HR and foreign national employees must carefully weigh the risks of international travel. This article details options to consider and precautions to take before non-citizens undertake travel abroad.
This article discusses the fast-approaching deadline for European Union member states to implement the EU pay transparency directive - and what employers should do now to prepare.