But there are certain items that a Florida employer may exclude from the regular rate of pay calculation. One such exclusion is for “payments in the nature of gifts made at Christmas time or on other special occasions.” In other words,...
Before I get into the joy of spending Christmas alone, let’s explore why we fear aloneness. First off, being alone is not the same as being lonely. The two are totally different experiences. To set the record straight: being alone is something we enjoy or choose. Being lonely is somethi...
My career took a turn there. That's when I met Warren Ambrose, a mathematician who really likes to inspire people. Some old employees probably remember Ambrose. I didn't know Eschinder back then, but I remember there was a room like this in the corner of the campus, and I know it d...
Similar to most banks, Capital One branches are closed on federal holidays, including: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Compare Bonuses: Chase Bank...
Several business savings accounts, including IRA options for your employees Cons: Limited services compared to the big banks Less small business loans Physical branches only in MA and NH Choose Digital Federal Credit Union if: You want to use a credit union instead of a bank, and if you're ...
When a company is suffering through a tough quarter and sends word to its employees that there won't be any Christmas bonus this year, it certainly looks bad to see a CEO take an increase in salary and fly off on vacation in the company jet. It's also suspicious when a company'...
Nannies know what other nannies are paid. If you get an experienced nanny who has been in the neighborhood for more than a year, they have friends. Most talk about pay, bonuses, and what responsibilities they have. They therefore know via comparison if they are doing more work for less pa...
When I had employees I always considered the TOTAL cost of employing someone. They had to earn every bit of it before I’d keep them on the payroll. That means that each employee had to earn the ‘above the line’ FICA, unemployment insurance ( state & federal ), Workman’s Comp, hea...
violation of the spirit of the Privacy Act” and that supervisors could be subject to “unwarranted personal scrutiny by their subordinates, causing tension and problems in the workplace,” while foreign interests, including terrorists, could get access to information on federal employees serving ...