Author name: P•A•S Associates

Employees often believe that they are legally entitled to certain benefits or rights at work, but in reality, no such laws exist. Consider these common examples: Cell Phones Have you noticed employees are suddenly spending a great deal of work time sending text messages or accessing social media websites on their cell phones? Employers may prohibit …

Four Things Employees Think They’re Entitled To…But Aren’t Read More »

Question: If we terminate a salaried, exempt employee early in the week, do we have to pay them for the entire week? No, you’re not required to pay this employee through the end of the week. The general requirement to pay a salaried, exempt employee for the full week doesn’t apply in the first or last …

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The prospect of a recession has many businesses and their employees worried. During an extended economic decline, sales drop, jobs disappear, and productivity decreases. Companies have less revenue to invest, and their customers have less money to spend. With their lives shaken by financial instability, people are more motivated to play it safe and less …

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