Part-Time Employees; Fewer Hours but Equal Rights

With the upcoming Affordable Care Act (ACA) implementation some employers have been opting to drop a percentage of their employees to part-time status to avoid paying hefty health insurance fees for not offering coverage as they would for full time employees.

Employers should be careful not to become under the impression that part-time employees can be terminated or treated differently than full time employees. The Department of Labor does not have a distinction between the legal rights of part-time employees and those of full time staff in any condition of employment.

Why Hire Part-time Employees?

Inclement Weather/Emergency Closures and Payment

It’s August, and hopefully, most employers have had a reprieve from inclement weather in recent months.  However, some regions of the country experience their most severe weather conditions during the warm summer months, leading to workplace closures or delayed openings due to hurricanes, flooding and tornado activity.

It is recommended that an organization has a clear policy in place regarding inclement weather.