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Happy New Year from Employees Only.  We hope the year is one of your best!  We have a lot of great ideas planned for posts this year so if you haven’t already, please follow along via Social Media (simply click … Read More

Policy manuals have been a topic of contention for years.  There are those firmly in the camp that they are not needed.  There are those who believe in a minimalist approach, only including what is absolutely legally necessary to add … Read More

Employees Only Recognized as Metropolitan Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies To Work For It has been an exciting time for all of us here at Employees Only in the last few months.  Recently we were elated to learn that we were … Read More

By Sandy Flippo, SPHR Commonly employers will grant 10-15 minute breaks during a shift to provide a period for employees to rest and refresh. The FLSA does not require employers to give these breaks, but suggest that they are a … Read More

Changes to Michigan’s Workers Compensation System by Sandy Flippo, SPHR As a part of an overhaul of state systems in Michigan, changes have been made to Workers Compensation processes and the Workers Disability Compensation Act, effective January 1, 2012 which … Read More

This is a time to take a moment to appreciate and celebrate a special American holiday that dates back to times of scarcity and generosity. Hard work, cooperation, and commitment to goals have historically allowed us to reap rewards in … Read More

Is it a wiener, frank, red hot, frankfurter or a hot dog? July is National Hot Dog Month.   And no matter what you call them, the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council predicts that over 7 billion will be consumed by Americans … Read More

On May 24, 2011, the final ruling was received on the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act.   This interpretation reinforces that it is unlawful to discriminate against anyone because of a medical condition.  It also broadens the … Read More