HR

Question We’ve had employees stop showing up to work without notice. At what point does that count as job abandonment, […]

Every contractor knows how much planning goes into hitting next year’s revenue goals — you forecast jobs, maintenance agreements, equipment […]

For HVACR contractors, the gap between a fully booked schedule and the team available to handle it forces impossible choices: turn […]

Question We have an employee who recently lost some expensive company equipment. Can we deduct the cost of the equipment […]

Turnover in the HVACR industry is brutal. When a good tech or installer leaves, you’re not just losing a set […]

Question We have an employee who is putting in extra hours fixing mistakes in their work. Sometimes, the employee does […]

Question Can we require that nonexempt employees work on holidays? Some of our employees said that they should not be […]

Question We had to close our office for a few days due to the recent storms. Are employees entitled to […]

Question  With the start of the school year, multiple employees have requested to use Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)leave […]

Do your employees feel valued, heard, and understood? Excessive turnover might be an indication they do not. Other red flags […]

Question During the slower summer months, we allow our employees to work from home as a type of perk. To […]

Question We would like to create a summer dress code, so our employees do not have to wear suits during […]

Sales are blah. The company’s environment is blah. And its long-term financial outlook is double blah.   “I need to motivate […]

Ready to Revolutionize Your Business? Save Your Seat for the 2024 Service Managers Forum  Are you ready to revolutionize your […]

One of our employees is constantly disregarding safety instructions. Are we allowed to discipline him when workers’ compensation is involved? Find out from ACCA Corporate Partner Federated Insurance.

As 2024 unfolds, the role of HR is even more pivotal in redefining strategies for resilience, adaptability, and unparalleled success. Learn the key issues to be prepared for in the coming year.

One HR employee is talking to non-HR employees in our company about other employees’ pay. Are we allowed to prevent her from sharing other employees’ pay? Find out in this blog post from Federated Insurance.

Federal lawmakers have renewed their commitment to fortifying anti-discrimination protections for older workers with the proposed Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (POWADA). What does this mean for employees as well as businesses? Find out more in this blog post.

Let’s explore the multifaceted landscape of veteran employment, shedding light on challenges, opportunities, and ongoing efforts to provide meaningful careers. Read more in this blog post.

In a significant move towards enhancing taxpayer experience, the IRS has unveiled its ambitious plan to develop a government-run, free tax filing program, Direct File. The IRA of 2022 directed the IRS to study the possibility of a free, direct e-file program. See who qualifies here.