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Administering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) correctly is essential for compliance and employee satisfaction. 

Whether you're an HR professional or a manager responsible for FMLA, there are several key components you must understand and implement effectively. These include:

  • Understanding

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Payroll:
Totalization Agreements3/3/2026

If a company has employees who are required to live and work in a country other than the United States, the taxation for social security changes. 

The employee may be covered by what is known as a totalization agreement or a binational social security agreement. The Payroll Department has to understand how these agreements came about, how they work and how to interpret the requirements in order to process the employee's taxation. 

Retirement Plans:
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders3/3/2026

A qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) is a legal document, filed with the court, that instructs the Plan Administrator of a Defined Benefit plan how benefits are to be divided between separating or divorcing parties. 

The person to whom the participant's interest is transferred is called the "alternate payee." Generally, the alternate payee is the participant's divorcing spouse (including ...

Many HR professionals aspire to move from a generalist role—handling day-to-day HR tasks—to becoming a strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) who drives organizational success. This transition requires a combination of experience, skills, and strategic thinking.

Transitioning from HR generalist to an HR Business Partne is a significant career leap that requires strategic thinking, business acumen, and leadership skills. By building expertise, gaining credibility, and demonstrating impact, HR

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  • Recognize the Accommodation Request Employers should understand that requests can be verbal or written. Regardless, acknowledge any request for help due to a medical condition or disability, even if the employee doesn't mention the ADA or use the term "accommodation".
  • Engage in the Interactive Process Employers must promptly begin a good-faith dialogue with the employee
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Foreign nationals authorized to work in the United States are classified as either residents or nonresident aliens for U.S. taxation purposes.  

The distinction between these two classifications of workers is very important.  As with U.S. citizens, resident aliens are taxed on their worldwide income.  However, nonresident aliens are taxed only on their U.S. source income. 

Salaries, wages, bonuses, or any other pay for personal services (referred ...

There are two basic steps to determine how much to withhold for child support from an employee's income: calculating disposable income and calculating allowable disposable income. Each is described below.

  • Disposable Income = gross pay - mandatory deductions
    • Garnishment Training
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Certain individuals that are covered under their employer's group health plan are eligible for FMLA leave. To be eligible, the individual must:
  • Work for a covered employer
  • Have worked at least 12 months (not necessarily consecutively)
  • Have worked at least 1,250 hours in the past 12 months
  • Work at a location with 50+ employees within a 75-mile radius
Tip: Reassess eligibility with each new leave request. In addition to FMLA, ensure you are compliant with ...
HR Management:
What Is Retaliatory Conduct2/27/2026
"Retaliatory Conduct" generally can be defined as actions against an employee, such as termination, demotion, or loss of pay.  However, a significant number of courts have found that any action that "materially affects the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment" can be an adverse employment action.  Exactly what constitutes retaliatory conduct within the context of an investigation is still ...
There are a large number of timelines and requirements for administering COBRA. Below are just a few. COBRA Training & Certification Program
  • Provide General Notice to Employees and Spouses
  • Notify the Plan Administrator of a "Qualifying Event" that causes a loss of coverage
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A Reasonable Accommodation request is a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that enables a qualified person with a disability to perform essential job functions, enjoy equal employment opportunities, or participate in the job application process.  Both parties discuss possible solutions, such as:
  • Modified work schedules
  • Assistive technology
  • Reassignment to a vacant position
  • Modified duties
  • Telework
It is important to ...
Payroll:
Types Of Payroll Taxes2/27/2026
When determining the taxation of wages for an employee on the state level and the requirements for the employer concerning withholding, depositing, and reporting of such taxes, the following areas should be addressed:
  • Income Tax 41 states require state income tax (SIT) to be withheld from employees' wages. Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming do not have state income tax. The federal Form W-4 (discussed in
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Human resources administration encompasses various functions aimed at managing an organization's workforce effectively. Key elements of HR administration include:

  • Recruitment and Selection
  • Onboarding and Orientation Training for becoming an HR</a href=
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Choosing the right training provider for your HR team is a decision that carries significant weight. You're not just investing money; you're investing in your people and the compliance and health of your organization. With so many options available, discerning quality and credibility is paramount. This is why thousands of companies, from small businesses to Fortune 500 giants like Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and ...

Earning your professional certification is a landmark achievement in any HR career. It validates your knowledge, enhances your credibility, and opens doors to new opportunities. But earning the certification is just the beginning. To maintain your credentials from respected bodies like the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the HR Certification Institute (HRCI), you must engage in continuous learning.

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