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Hiring in 2024? Follow These Tips for Smooth Onboarding Experience

Welcoming a new employee into your team is an exciting but crucial process that sets the tone for their entire journey with your company. A well-structured onboarding program not only accelerates the integration of new hires but also enhances employee satisfaction and productivity. Here are 5 tips to ensure a seamless onboarding experience:
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8 Strategies for Constructive Performance Reviews

Employee performance evaluations, when conducted thoughtfully, are not just a yearly ritual but a powerful catalyst for growth and development. In this guide, we'll delve into the art of conducting fair and constructive performance appraisals, setting goals that inspire, and providing feedback that fuels progress.
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Tis the Season for Holiday Employment Issues

Employment issues are common during the holiday season as many businesses experience increased staffing needs, extended hours, and changes in employee availability. Addressing questions related to holiday pay, overtime, and employee leave is important to ensure compliance with labor laws and maintain a positive work environment. Here's how you can address these issues:
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The Biden Administration Proposed Overtime Rule – How This May Affect Your Business

Once again, the United States Department of Labor (the “Department’) is looking to expand eligibility for overtime pay required under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). The newly proposed rule was announced by the Department on August 30, 2023, and subsequently published in the federal register on September 8, 2023. Continue reading for an overview of what the current overtime law requires, what the proposed rule seeks to change, and how your business may be affected.
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Non-Competes and Severance Agreements: How Recent Changes May Affect Your Business

In recent months, the legal landscape regarding employee non-competes and non-disparagement terms in severance agreements has evolved significantly at the national level. In the past, these have been important tools that help employers maintain and protect their competitive business information and settle disputes with certain employees. However, recent decisions of federal regulatory agencies and administrative bodies could change the viability of these tools. Continue reading for more details ...
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Per Run Pay – Minimum Wage and Overtime Considerations

Many school transportation contractors continue to look for creative ways to retain drivers. Some contractors may decide to pay their drivers on a per run basis, rather than by the hour. This can be an attractive payment model for drivers, and award efficiency with more pay in less time. However, contractors that pay their drivers on a per run basis should be mindful of their obligations of continued compliance with applicable minimum wage and overtime laws. Continue reading to learn how federal...
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Back to School Recruiting and Retaining Drivers

Back to school season is in high gear and effective driver recruiting and retention are an important part of minimizing the issues that arise. The driver shortage has increased the need to take advantage of every opportunity to hire and retain drivers. So, school bus contractors must consider different strategies when deciding what will best help alleviate the driver shortage for your business. Below, we discuss different strategies that you can try.Click Here to Read More
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