FMLA - Family Medical Leave Act

by Geneva

FMLA, or Family medical leave Act, is in place so that employees, who have medical issues, or family members with medical issues (with some additions and some exceptions), can take time off of work to take care of those issues without fear of losing their job. The Act does not require that employers pay the employee while out on leave, just that the employer does not discriminate against the employee for needing the time off.

Read more here
http://www.cauleypridgen.com/2013/01/fmla-what-is-it-and-does-it-apply-to-me

Tools for Creating an Employee Handbook

"...When well written and organized properly, it clearly sets forth your expectations for employees, describes what they can expect from your company, and lays out your legal obligations as an employer and your employee's rights. The following guide brings together tools to help you assemble an effective handbook."

Read details here
http://www.inc.com/guides/2010/08/tools-for-creating-an-employee-handbook.html?partner=newsletter_Success

7 Tips for Hiring as the Recession Winds Down

by Kay McFadden

If you have been running lean on employees, now is the time to hire, and this guide explains why.

"...With so much at stake nowadays, owners may want to speed up the staffing process so they can "get back to work." But hiring is among the most important, high-impact aspects of that work."

Read tips here
http://www.inc.com/guides/201102/7-tips-for-hiring-as-the-recession-winds-down.html?partner=newsletter_Success

How to Choose the Best Options for Your Company’s 401(k) Plan

by Carolyn M. Brown

"The quality of your company’s 401(k) plan will impact your employees’ ability to retire with enough money in their coffers to sustain their retirement living...Structure your company 401(k) plan in a way that it encourages the highest amount of savings. Studies show that automatic enrollment and auto-escalation are features that significantly increase 401k participation and savings..."

Read article here
http://www.inc.com/guides/2011/01/how-to-choose-the-best-options-for-your-companys-401k-plan.html?partner=newsletter_Success

51 Ways To Reward Employees Without Money

by Shannan Hearne - Posted on HER-Mastermind-Network, LinkedIn

"..tough times don’t mean that you should just forget about rewarding your employees. There are many ways that you can reward employees without handing them money, and many of these are things you can do right now, with very little effort..."

Read her list of ideas here
http://tinyurl.com/47euxra

Small-Business Tax Breaks in 2010

By Matthew Bandyk
Posted: March 4, 2010

"This year, taxes on small-business owners are under particular scrutiny. They're getting so much attention because Congress is currently debating a jobs bill with multibillion-dollar tax credits for small businesses..."

Read article here
http://money.usnews.com/money/business-economy/articles/2010/03/04/small-business-tax-breaks-in-2010.html

10 Ways a Start-Up Can Use Social Media to Market Itself

By Edward Boches

“How can a start-up with a few employees and a tiny marketing budget get its name out there?”

Read article here
http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/5297/10-Ways-a-Start-Up-Can-Use-Social-Media-to-Market-Itself.aspx

Hiring Employees for Your Home-Based Business

Success for a home-based business can produce elation, quickly followed by panic as you realize you do not have enough hours in the day to get everything done. You cannot humanly work 24-hours a day, and you may end up burning out quickly or alienating your family if you try to do too much.

Read 2 page article here
http://www.allbusiness.com/specialty-businesses/home-based-business/3321-1.html