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June 10, 2025Employee handbooks: What to have & what to avoid
An essential step to creating an effective employee handbook is determining which policies to include and what policies to avoid. Here are some policies that are considered must-haves and some policies that are potentially problematic.
[01:45] At-will policies
[02:36] Employee conduct policies
[03:32] Attendance
[05:52] Employment classification, meal breaks and timekeeping policies
[07:51] Leave and time off policies
[08:33] Anti-harassment and nondiscrimination policies
[10:39] Reasonable accommodation policies
[11:44] Policies to avoid

This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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15 min
June 02, 2025Is paid time off required on Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day?
With the summer holidays approaching, employers may have questions about providing time off to employees and the pay requirements for employees who work on Juneteenth, Independence Day, and/or Labor Day. To help you understand the rules, here are answers to frequently asked questions about the holidays. Listen in as we cover:
[00:47] Must employers provide paid time off on Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day?
[01:58] If a company offers paid holidays, must it observe Juneteenth, Independence Day, or Labor Day?
[02:35] Can an employer require employees to work on Juneteenth, Independence Day, or Labor Day?
[02:56] Can an employer require employees to work the day before and after the holiday to be eligible for a paid holiday?
[03:38] What if the holiday is also the company’s payday?
[04:19] If an employer is open on a holiday, are they required to pay non-exempt employees a premium for working?
[05:06] When an employee receives holiday pay and then works 40 hours in the same workweek, are they entitled to overtime?
[05:50]. Does the company have to include holiday premium pay when determining an employee's regular rate of pay for calculating overtime?

This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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11 min
May 12, 2025Paid family leave requirements: A guide for small businesses
State and local jurisdictions continue to adopt and expand programs that entitle employees to paid time off from work for certain family or medical reasons. These are commonly known as paid family and medical leave (PFL) programs, and they typically impose certain requirements on employers, even small business employers. Listen in as we cover:
[00:57] What is paid family leave?
[01:36] Where is paid family leave required?
[02:37] Are small businesses covered by paid family leave?
[02:55] How is paid family leave funded?
[04:24] What is job protection and where is it offered?
[05:48] What absences are covered by paid family leave?
[07:30] What employer requirements do these laws impose?
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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11 min
April 29, 2025Navigating 3 special pay situations: Piece-rate, waiting time, and on-call time
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate non-exempt employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked and pay them overtime (at 1.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay) whenever they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The amount employees should receive in pay cannot be determined accurately without knowing the number of hours worked. This can be especially tricky when the employee is paid on a piece-rate basis or has waiting time or on-call time during the workweek. To help you navigate these situations, listen in as we cover:
[01:00] Defining a piece-rate employee
[02:56] Minimum wage rules for piece-rate employees
[03:49] Tracking hours for piece-rate employees
[04:24] Calculating overtime for piece-rate employees
[05:16] Waiting time
[07:20] On-call time
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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13 min
April 24, 2025How to handle emergencies: Preparation, employee pay, and response
We've seen an increase in severe weather, disasters, and other emergencies in recent years. Since these events can impact almost any employer and their employees, all employers should have a plan in place to prepare and respond. To help, this podcast answers common employer questions about disasters and emergencies. Listen in as we cover:
[00:44] Preparation
[01:30] Communication
[02:38] Deciding whether to close
[03:38] Safety responsibilities for employers
[04:21] Pay issues
[09:11] Time off from work
[11:10] Assistance
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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15 min
April 07, 2025Partnering with a PEO to support your small business
Have you ever considered partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to support your business? Hear from Dr. Carmen Armstrong, ADP TotalSource Client Relations Executive, and Dena Grammas, ADP Totalsource HR Business Partner, as they discuss PEOs, and how small businesses can benefit from them. Listen in as we cover:
[01:09] What is a PEO?
[01:34] Why would a small business consider a PEO?
[02:35] How does a PEO solve for small business challenges?
[03:08] What is an HR Business Partner?
[05:10] How HR Business Partners help clients with challenges
[06:29] How PEOs help clients navigate complexity
[08:38] The PEO specialists that support clients
[09:46] How a client’s employees benefit from a PEO
[10:49] Defining success as an HRBP
[12:06] Evaluating if your business is right for a PEO
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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14 min
March 12, 2025How to hire and grow your team
Hiring and retaining the right people is often the #1 challenge faced by small business owners. Lessons are often learned the hard way through bad hires and expensive mistakes. In this episode, Clint Smith, Founder and CEO of CareerPlug, will share tips on how to build a winning team to help you grow your business.
[01:13] Where to start when you want to grow
[02:31] How to attract the right people to your team
[03:48] How to build your hiring process
[04:40] How to evaluate candidates the right way
[05:42] How to make the right decisions when hiring
[07:30] How to onboard a new employee the right way
Download a free copy of Clint Smith’s book, How to Hire.
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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10 min
February 18, 2025How to handle employee pay raise requests
Despite your best efforts to develop a competitive compensation program, there may be times, such as when inflation is elevated or during a tight labor market, that employees increasingly try to negotiate their pay. Listen in as we cover some steps to help employers prepare for and manage pay raise requests:
[00:46] Understanding applicable laws
[02:40] Having a compensation philosophy and being open about pay practices
[03:44] Knowing the market and competitors
[05:27] Conducting employee "stay" and exit interviews
[06:28] Evaluating a pay raise request
[07:45] Communicating with the employee
[09:25] Considering options beyond raises
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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12 min
February 03, 2025Grit & Wisdom: Smart Advice from America's Hardworking Small Businesses
Excited but unsure what to expect, ADP’s Small Business Services launched Grit & Wisdom, it’s first-ever contest of this kind, which called for small business owners based in the U.S. to share their best advice for success. The entries revealed not just the journey of building businesses but the passion and perseverance that fuel success every step of the way. Listen to learn more about the great insights from Grit & Wisdom:
[0:57] What was the Grit & Wisdom contest
[3:11] Advice themes noted from the entries
[7:13] Advice from owners based on company size
[8:14] Advice from owners based on geographic location
[10:03] Where to view the advice
To learn more visit adp.com/gritandwisdom
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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12 min
January 13, 2025Your top small business tax questions... answered
Are you prepared for tax season? Get answers to the most common questions small business owners have from our guest, Kelly Phillips Erb, a recognized tax attorney and writer. We’ll dive into how to leverage an accountant’s expertise as a partnership, helping you from preparation to long-term planning. Listen in as we cover:
[02:16] Tax preparation & what businesses can provide up front to their CPA
[03:56] Most common mistakes that small businesses make during tax season
[07:26] Common tax deductions or credits
[10:06] Partnering with your CPA for long-term business goals
This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.
Copyright © 2025 ADP, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The ADP logo, ADP, RUN Powered by ADP, and HR{preneur} are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. and its affiliates. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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15 min

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