When Per Diem is Not “Per Day”

I’ve been paying a few of my employees per diem pay but now one of them is asking for overtime pay, too. I’ve told them the per diem rate pays for all time worked that day. Am I wrong?  [click to read more …]

Reading Your IWC

I’ve heard you mention an IWC but I don’t know what it is.  [click to read more …]

HR Needs It Signed on the Dotted Line

I don’t like to do write-ups. Can’t a conversation with an employee work just as well?  [click to read more …]

Is Your Commission Plan Compliant?

I provide commissions to several employees for selling or upselling certain products. Some sales result in a flat $50 commission, while others are a percentage of my profit.  [click to read more …]

Your OSHA Summary Should be Posted

When and where do I need to post my OSHA log? What should I include?  [click to read more …]

What Happens Behind Your Back?

I may not be new to supervising others, but I don’t think I’m very good at it.  [click to read more …]

Keep Cupid Under Control

How do I make sure office romances can’t hurt my company?  [click to read more …]

Friendly versus Friends

I have a few employees who I consider to also be my friends. However, I’m noticing these friends don’t take me as seriously as my other employees do. How can I change this?  [click to read more …]

When an Employee is Too Good

I have a fabulous employee that seems to want (and deserves) more than I’ll ever be able to provide. How do I handle this issue?  [click to read more …]

How to Set Goals for Employees

I would really like to set goals for my employees but I don’t know how to create the process.  [click to read more …]