Human Resources

Imagine going to eat at a restaurant and NOT leaving a tip! Ok, some folks may already have this habit. But, now imagine not leaving the tip and no one is angry. Everywhere you go, you never tip!  Why? Because No Tipping Policies are in effect and tipping is not required, nor is it expected. […]

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Yes, once again, we are anticipating some serious changes to I-9 Compliance in 2016. The updates are expected to occur when the  current form expires at the end of March 2016.

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Hey Compliance Warriors! As 2016 approaches, we are preparing to update our tables and other reference sources. But, here is a sneak peek of the Employment Law Update 2016 we obtained from one of the law firms we use for guidance and case law interpretation. Enjoy!

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Today’s Release: 14 page Table of 2016 Employment Law Changes: Federally and By State

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Last week, the USDOL issued a statement regarding their view of the treatment of retail employees in the workplace. The US DOL believes employees are being cheated out of minimum wage and overtime protections and they are doing something to help single out the offending employers.

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Well, bummer! I have been so excited to see the Final Overtime Rule promised by the DOL and now my dreams are dashed for possibly another year. What’s a girl to do?  Read the SHRM article below for all of the details and try not to cry…..

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Some employers view written workplace policies and procedures as a noisy hindrance to their freedom as business owners. I have actually had people across the country tell me they refuse to follow a book that bosses them around. But, the thing is, those same employers have a tendency to treat employees differently in same or […]

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I understand that you may really hate the idea of discussing things like racism, religious tolerance, bad attitudes and many other difficult or hot-button topics that cause friction between co-workers. But, we do it anyway, right?  Even more difficult are the topics surrounding Workplace Violence. We are dodging at least one very crucial topic that […]

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Step 7  Training     Step 8 Internal Audits Let me know what you think in the comments below. Smarter is Better Solutions for a Smarter Compliance Strategy Here’s what we’ve got for you: Over 20 Video and Audio Solutions to start you on an Audit-Secure action plan for your business. OSHA 101  in to begin your […]

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On Friday, October 30, 2015, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the regulations implementing Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) as they relate to employer wellness programs that are part of group health plans. The proposed rule would allow employers who offer […]

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