June 7, 2022
The US Congress created Code section 125 to make benefits programs more affordable for employees. Section 125 is part of the IRS Code that allows…
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May 31, 2022
Sometimes it takes a big event, like a pandemic, to shake things up. While employee benefit offerings and methods of delivery have been evolving since…
May 26, 2022
Social Media is a great way to disseminate information to your customers quickly. It can also be an effective way to communicate with employees. At…
May 15, 2022
On July 8, 2021, NC Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 208 which contains several wage provisions that affect employers. These include the following key updates:…
May 11, 2022
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s no secret the COVID Pandemic has put employees through tremendous stress. “Quarantining, isolating and social distancing is…
May 11, 2022
Now more than ever, employers need to attract and retain talent. As employees start to look at benefits offered that fit their spending habits, Lifestyle…
May 4, 2022
It’s no secret that the pandemic negatively impacted many workers’ mental health — especially among working parents and caregivers. In fact, 52% of working parents…
May 3, 2022
When employers onboard interns, the question “to pay or not to pay” often arises. The Department of Labor provides guidance on this question with Fact…
May 3, 2022
Q: How does the DOL view travel time? A: In general, time spent traveling during normal work hours IS considered compensable; so, for example, if the employee travels from…
May 2, 2022
Growing a company looks different for every small business owner but hiring and keeping the right employees are consistent challenges. Each step from a small,…
April 26, 2022
Managers do not need to be FMLA experts, but they should understand the basics of FMLA, such as when to report a need for leave…
April 26, 2022
The following are areas to consider when creating a bonus or short-term incentive plan to ensure that they encourage and reward the behaviors that are…
April 26, 2022
Overview An employment offer letter confirms the details of an offer of employment. It generally follows an oral offer. It is important that the offer…
March 17, 2022
Written warnings generally occur when employees have been reminded several times about a minor issue like tardiness, have been retrained on expectations, or have had…
March 17, 2022
PEOs, (Preferred Employer Organizations) provide a wide range of services and outsourcing options for employers of all sizes. It’s important for employers to know and…
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March 15, 2022
“The Great Resignation” seems to be here to stay. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that 4.5 million Americans, or 3% of the entire workforce,…
March 15, 2022
As an employer’s association, one of Catapult’s most used Member services is our HR Advice Line. While most calls are unique and require special attention…
March 15, 2022
Hiring has been difficult since 2020, to say the least. With uncertain factors influencing the professional world, many employers froze hiring, let employees go, or…
March 8, 2022
A new lawsuit filed on February 3 in the U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina serves as a great reminder that employers must…
March 1, 2022
The Great Resignation has employees and employers alike reassessing how they approach compensation. Now’s an excellent time to review whether you’re paid competitively by your…