As November 3rd is only several days away, we are being bombarded with TV ads, radio ads, political rallies and pollster phone calls. It would be naive and unwise to believe this is not spilling over into our workplaces. So…

As Part 1 on this subject pointed out: During a Presidential election year, political differences are ramped up more than usual. Given the current social and highly contentious political climate present in America, those differences have an even greater potential…

It has long been held that the two most emotionally charged issued amongst people are those involving religion and politics. During a Presidential election year, political differences are ramped up more than usual. Given the current social and highly contentious…

WHAT IS TRINITY’S ASSESSMENT OF THE HR FUNCTION? Trinity’s Human Resources Assessment is a process of examining policies, practices, procedures, forms, records and systems with respect to an organization’s HR function.  It is a diagnostic tool to: Highlight strengths Identify…

On June 5th, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (“PPPFA” or “Act”). This business-friendly law provides greater flexibility for employers receiving loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES’) Act’s Paycheck Protection Program…

AMOUNT OF WAGE REPLACEMENT If an employee needs leave for the employee’s own illness, the need to self-quarantine, or the need to get a medical diagnosis, the employer must pay the employee’s full regular wage for the 10 days of…

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires all private (i.e., non-government) employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide emergency paid sick leave and emergency paid FMLA leave to employees who need leave due to the COVID-19 public health…

DISCLAIMER This document has been prepared by Trinity HR Consulting, Inc. (“Trinity”) solely for use as a general source of information.  As such, it is not intended nor should it be used to take the place of advice from legal…

BACKGROUND On September 24th, 2019 the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its long-awaited changes to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA—and sometimes referred to as the Wage & Hour Act). The FLSA establishes regulations related…

New Jersey’s recently passed Wage Theft Act (“WTA”) somewhat flew under the radar. However, it will likely have seismic repercussions for employers operating in New Jersey, and because it is arguably the toughest legislation of this type in the U.S.,…