Dec 29, 2020 | Compliance and Labor Laws
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the coronavirus relief package into law including the following provisions related to paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): The FFCRA paid leave benefits expiring December 31, 2020 were not...
Dec 16, 2020 | Compliance and Labor Laws, Employee Relations
From the pros at the HR Support Center According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively...
Dec 9, 2020 | Compliance and Labor Laws
From the Pros at the HR Support Center Maine Minimum Wage On January 1, 2021, Maine’s minimum wage will increase to $12.15 per hour. The tipped employee direct wage will increase to $6.08 per hour. Earned Paid Leave Starting on January 1, 2021, employers that have 11...
Dec 3, 2020 | She's Brilliant!
Janine Roberts, Chief of Police, Westbrook Police Department What are your top strategies for success? Throughout my career, I’ve tried to follow a set of principles that I believe have contributed to my success. Here are my top ten: Practice self-awareness,...
