This week’s question comes from Carl, a small-business owner. Carl asks: I have several questions about my responsibilities, my obligations, and the measures I should take related to the COVID-19 pandemic. How Should Employers React To COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? Answer:...
Tip of the Week: New Year’s Tips from Your Human Resources Professionals
The beginning of a new year is a great time to internally audit some of your HR-related practices. Employers should work toward establishing their Human Resources priorities and improving their organization’s Human Resources functions. Six HR Areas to Review During...
Tip of the Week: The NLRB’s Social Media Policy Memorandum
On May 30, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon issued a memorandum regarding social media policies in the workplace. The General Counsel’s memorandum is applicable to both unionized and non-unionized work environments....
Tip of the Week: DOL-based Smartphone Apps Employees Might Use Against Employers
Which smartphone tools are employees downloading about their workplace rights that can be used against their companies? Smartphone Apps That Employees May Be Using Are Varied in Approach and Information The first type of app are apps such as JobCompass™, a web and...
Tip of the Week: Top Three Employer Hot Points During This Holiday Season
With many company holiday celebrations being planned, employers need to be aware of and prepare for potential workplace-related risks and liabilities. Three Areas You Must Be Well Prepared to Address Religious Accommodation: Some employees may feel uncomfortable with...
Tip of the Week: HR Training for Managers as a Key Compliance Strategy for Your Business
The value of providing training to managers throughout the employment life cycle cannot be overlooked. Training ensures that your managers are knowledgeable about your company’s workplace law obligations and skilled in delivering human resources best practices in...
Tip of the Week: Preparing for Workplace Disaster Emergencies
Depending on where your business operates, you may be faced with familiar seasonal weather dangers or be challenged on the spot with an unexpected force, or forces, of nature. Every Management Team Should Answer These Questions About Workplace Disaster Emergencies Do...
Tip of the Week: New NLRB Notice Requirement Puts Businesses Nationwide on Notice
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule requiring most private-sector employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRB will require employers to post a new NLRA notice in the workplace. The...
Tip of the Week: Employee Disabilities and the Interactive Process
The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits certain employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The ADA also requires employers to engage in an interactive process of assessing reasonable accommodations with affected employees....
Question of the Week: Can You Tell Me More About HR Compliance Services?
This week’s question comes from John, an HR director. I read about HR On-Demand previously and would like more information. Can you tell me more about HR Compliance Services? Answer: HR Compliance Services is one of three great HR solutions that Vision Payroll offers...
Question of the Week: Can You Tell Me More About HR On-Demand?
This week’s question comes from Beth, a company owner. I read about HR On-Demand previously and would like more information. Can you tell me more about HR-On Demand? Answer: HR On-Demand is one of three great HR solutions that Vision Payroll offers its customers. The...
Question of the Week: How Can I Get an Updated Handbook?
This week’s question comes from Eileen, an office manager. I read about your handbook wizard application, but we already have a handbook that hasn’t been updated in several years. How can I get an updated handbook? Answer: Vision Payroll offers three levels of HR...
Tip of the Week: Unfair Labor Practices in the Private Sector
Some employers in the private sector hear the concept of “unfair labor practices” and think it applies to employees represented by labor unions. However, unfair labor practices essentially include employer or union violations of the National Labor Relations Act...
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Tip of the Week: The Anti-Harassment Policy Checklist
Every business should understand the implications of workplace harassment. Businesses should also understand the proper response if harassment occurs. Establishing and effectively communicating clear guidelines will help enable a safer work environment for all...
Tip of the Week: How to Protect Against Wage and Hour Retaliation Claims
Employers must ensure that any adverse employment actions are completely unrelated to claims an employee might make in terms of wage and hour issues. Learn about steps to avoid disastrous wage and hour class actions. Six Steps You Can Take Today to Minimize Your...
Tip of the Week: Five Top Tips for Benefit Plan Communications
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law establishing minimum standards for employee health benefit and retirement plans. While an employer is not required to establish a plan, ERISA does require those who establish and administer plans to...
Question of the Week: How Do We Conduct Workplace Investigations?
This week’s question comes from David, an HR Director. One of our department managers received a complaint from an employee that we need to investigate. How do we conduct workplace investigations? Answer: The Workplace Investigations Guide can help employers through...
Question of the Week: How Can We Track Employee Training?
This week’s question comes from James, an HR director. We need to track training for multiple employees. How can we track employee training? Answer: The Employee Training Log is a simple way to stay organized when it comes to tracking employee (including management)...
Tip of the Week: Is Cat’s Paw Liability Scratching at Your Door?
A few employers may be familiar with a recent US Supreme Court ruling on March 1, 2011, regarding the case of Staub v. Proctor Hospital, No. 09-400, and how “cat’s paw” liability played a part. Cat’s paw liability involves an employer being held liable for unlawful...
Tip of the Week: How Social Media Can Change Your Company’s Leadership
With social media’s expanding influence, many companies have been quickly shifting to more open methods of managing the business and their employees to share ideas and get things done. Social Media Technologies that Can Change the Nature of Business Relationships The...
Tip of the Week: Taking Control of Workplace Violence
According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), homicide is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States. Workplace violence such as intimidation, verbal threats, physical attacks, and property damage includes,...
Tip of the Week: Worker Misclassifications and How to Avoid Them
Substantial enforcement developments from government agencies focusing on worker classification compliance are putting employers on notice. Learn about the issues affecting businesses nationwide and the key steps to take immediately. Five Questions About Worker...
Tip of the Week: Time to Conduct Your Contractor Classification Check-ups
Employers may unknowingly trigger risks of labor violation penalties and fines by improperly classifying individuals as independent contractors. By doing so, employers may also be denying workers certain employee benefits (e.g., overtime and the federal Family Medical...
Tip of the Week: Best HR Practices for 2011
Employers, especially small and mid-sized companies, need to stay in compliance to flourish in the New Year. By knowing the business-critical HR practices that can help, employers can take the big first step toward staying in compliance. Five Hot Areas Employers Must...
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