Reminders as you prepare for January 1st when employees can take Washington paid leave
As of January 1, 2020, employees in Washington state may be eligible to take paid family and medical leave (PFML). We’ve all known this day was coming. We’ve been paying into the system for a year. The Employment Security Department  (ESD) has been making rules to...
3 reasons you should care about the new overtime pay rules
Here we go again. A new overtime rule. Didn’t we just do this? Yes… and no. Yes, in 2016 employers were preparing for a significant increase in the overtime threshold. No, because in August 2017 the courts permanently blocked the implementation of the mandated...
Pay Equity: The Business Case
Individuals should be paid for the work they are doing, with no discrepancies based on gender or ethnicity. Research conducted by WorldatWork and Korn Ferry shows that 60% of US organizations are working to resolve pay inequities. Additionally, state and local...
Five Qualities to Look for in an HR Services Partner
Whether you’re hiring an internal HR manager or an HR Services Consultant, there are qualities, abilities, and attributes to look for in an HR professional that supports your business. When hiring for our consultant team, I look for HR specialists who possess and...
