by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 8, 2013 | HR Legislative Updates
Changes to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) required a revised poster to display. The law was changed in 2009, but the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) updated the poster. Several of these changes go into effect on March 8. The new poster...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 1, 2013 | DAS HR Consulting Company News, In The News
On March 12th Adam Shapiro, host of Fox News’ Career Accelerator interviewed Di Ann Sanchez on how to create an effective office romance policy. Click here to watch the interview.
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 25, 2013 | HR Legislative Updates
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that overtime pay be determined using the employee’s “regular rate” of pay, which includes all earnings paid to the employee during the workweek. However, the FLSA specifically provides that certain earnings may be excluded...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 18, 2013 | HR Legislative Updates
Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, preventing the U.S. from going over the impending “fiscal cliff”. What does this law mean for employers? Below is a quick reference guide as to the changes the new law made: Does not include an extension of the 2...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 11, 2013 | HR Legislative Updates
By January 31, 2013, most employers had to include the value of their health care coverage in Box 12 of the W2. Cobra reporting should include the actual cost, not including 2% premium charges. Below is a quick reference guide for employers: Form W-2 Reporting of...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Mar 4, 2013 | Human Resources
Here are 10 myths (+one bonus myth) widely believed by many employers. However, according to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), NONE of the following myths are true! Myth #1—Employees must be paid overtime for more than 8 hours a day or for weekend work or holiday...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Feb 24, 2013 | DAS HR Consulting Company News
Join The Mansfield Chamber of Commerce for the February Business Luncheon The Top 10 Things Businesses Need to Know About Healthcare Reform featuring guest speaker: Di Ann Sanchez, SPHR 11: 30 a.m., Thursday, February 28 at the Walnut Creek Country Club The...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Feb 14, 2013 | DAS HR Consulting Company News
See quote by Di Ann Sanchez on the Entrepreneur. com online magazine. Every love story is different, but there is one thing office romances have in common: From inappropriate displays of affection to concerns about sexual harassment, they can be a headache for...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 28, 2013 | Human Resources, Talent Management
What’s love got to do with it, anyway!? Did you know… 59% of workers have participated in an office romance; 19% have dated their supervisor. 41% has an on-going but casual relationship with a co-worker. 35% have had a “random hook up” with a co-worker....
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 21, 2013 | Human Resources
Now that we know President Barack Obama will remain in office for the next four years, what can employers expect from a second-term Obama Presidency? Department of Labor (DOL) – Expect to see an increase in activity from these sub-agencies of the department:...
