On those (hopefully) rare occasions when a supervisor or other exempt employee must be suspended without pay for disciplinary reasons, employers should take special care to ensure that the unpaid suspension does not result in loss of the employee’s exempt status. Loss of exempt status could be costly to an employer, who may then be required to pay overtime to an employee who is typically not entitled to overtime wages.
Archives for July 16, 2025
The Risky Business of “Job Abandonment” Policies
Picture this: An employee stops showing up to work. No call, no text, no explanation. Frustrating, right? That’s why so many employers bury “job abandonment” policies in their handbooks—often declaring that disappearing for three consecutive days
How A One-Week Digital Detox Restores Work-Life Balance
Are you tired of being “always on” for work? Try these digital detox strategies to boost focus, energy, and work-life balance in just one week.
Employers are scrambling to cut costs and health care benefits are on the chopping block
In an employer-driven labor market, companies are finding ways to push health care costs over to their workers.
After the Supreme Court Speaks: What 2025’s Decisions Mean for Employers – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest term is sending shockwaves through the workplace. In this episode, Jen walks you through key employment-related rulings—from religious accommodations to free speech challenges—and what they mean for hiring, policies, and workplace culture. You’ll get practical compliance advice with zero legalese. If you don’t have time to read 100 pages of opinions, we’ve got you covered.
After the Supreme Court Speaks: What 2025’s Decisions Mean for Employers Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
The U.S. Supreme Court’s latest term is sending shockwaves through the workplace. In this episode, Jen walks you through key employment-related rulings—from…
3 Things Not To Say When You Want A Referral (Say This Instead)
Want a referral? Avoid these 3 common mistakes and learn what to say instead to make your ask feel natural, thoughtful, and more likely to get a yes.
Thinking Strategically About Your Workforce Needs
Strategic workforce planning is not “Part II” of your overall strategic plan. Instead, the workforce component should help inform other critical decisions.
New Minnesota Meal and Rest Break Requirements Enacted
Next year, Minnesota will mandate 15-minute rest breaks every four hours and 30-minute meal breaks for shifts of six hours or more, with costs for noncompliance.