Every business should consider providing or updating their company employee handbooks to reflect current trends that are highly relevant in today’s workplace. The perception that employee handbooks are bland stacks of standard policies lead some employers to become...
Over the past years, numerous economic changes have reshaped the business landscape. In turn, companies must look more closely at their current talent, their needed talent, and how to motivate the right talent towards satisfying their business goals. Three Questions...
Many small businesses struggle to determine whether or not non-compete agreements are worthwhile to use. Such agreements are employment contracts designed to restrict an employee’s right to start a competing business across the street or to take your clients, other...
A clear, well-written company employee handbook is crucial to your business. Look closely at your company practices and make sure you have at least the minimum crucial types of policies in place to communicate to your employees and protect your business. Three...
Technological advances have evolved to help employers enhance their operations, become more cost-efficient, and become more engaged with their workers. If you employ a remote workforce, technology is often crucial to bridging any communication lag. Accessible...
Hiring remote workers has grown more common and can provide significant benefits for many businesses. Understanding how to manage your employees during this workforce trend is crucial in maintaining top talent and keeping your business competitive. 5 Tips on Working...
Recently, the Wage & Hour Division (WHD) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) has increased its enforcement and audit efforts with employers. The WHD wants to ensure workers are fairly paid and employers uphold the law. Unfortunately, businesses that have violated...
According to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in 2009, more than 93,000 workplace discrimination charges were filed nationwide, the second highest level ever. Race and Sex Charges Remain Most Common Charges Race and sex charges were the most...
In its spring 2010 Regulatory Agenda, the US Department of Labor (DOL) had issued a new regulatory and enforcement strategy for all businesses referred to as “Plan/Prevent/Protect.” While the specifics of program are still being defined, the new program involves the...
Excessive or avoidable employee turnover results in a waste of time, resources, and added costs. While it can depend on the industry and business cycles, the impact is often especially hard on small businesses. Understanding what goes into the turnover costs and...
While many employers have implemented English-only workplace policies, employers need to apply their rules appropriately in ways that avoid unfair discrimination claims. Tennessee has enacted a new state law authorizing employers to impose an English-only workplace...
Many businesses consider having an intern due to budgetary concerns in hiring an employee. However, an intern is not free labor. An internship must be a learning experience for the benefit of the intern and not the employer. Are interns entitled to benefits under...
As one of the health care reform provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a tax credit is available to help offset the employer health care cost of offering employee benefits. On May 17, 2010, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided...
In 2010, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has increased its budget, the size of its enforcement team, and the number of its enforcement actions, which all point to a big warning for businesses to make sure a proper safety and health program...
In a recent study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 21% of employees quit their jobs because they believed their boss to be incompetent or difficult. The first step toward making sure that none of your managers becomes crowned as an...
A job offer letter should try to contain the right combination of professionalism, optimism, information and, of course, relevant disclaimers. Court cases such as Williams v. Computer Resources, Inc., 851 P.2d 967 (Idaho 1993) show the importance of proper wording in...
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, landmark legislation reforming health care in the US. While this newly enacted law will affect healthcare insurance coverage for millions of workers, many companies are...
Employers must constantly navigate a minefield of state and federal wage and hour laws. Effectively avoiding common employer pitfalls could save your business thousands of dollars every year. How do you determine which workers should be classified as independent...
Many employers have real concerns about avoidable expenses resulting from employee damage to company property. Some employers have specific policies requiring employees to reimburse for the damages often in the form of payroll deductions or a deduction from the...
Business owners should be proactive in confirming work eligibility before hiring a new employee. Compared to dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, internally addressing issues right up front is a lot easier. The Form I-9 is the form used to verify that an...
Last December, President Barack Obama had authorized to deploy more than 30,000 troops for military service which would impact a greater number of employees and their employers. Earlier in October, President Obama had signed the National Defense Authorization Act...
There were many changes in employment laws during 2009 with more anticipated for 2010. These changes require employers to review and establish new company Employee Handbook policies to address emerging workplace issues. Is a handbook required in 2010? What are the...
2009 is quickly coming to a close and many small business owners and executives like you are reflecting on the performance of the current year and already planning for 2010 and beyond. With the recent economic challenges and the myriad of employment law changes,...
During this flu season, especially with H1N1 in mind, many employers are concerned with how to properly prepare for potential pandemic illness debilitating their employees and their business. There are three important areas employers must consider when preparing their...
The holiday season brings great opportunities to celebrate - Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day, and the company holiday party! While some companies have decided to forego company-sponsored festivities due to increasing liability and costs, your company can still host a...
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