Employment Regulation Updates and Recent Activity at the Federal Level
There has been quite a lot of activity and proposed changes at the federal level in regards to employment law and regulations. This is creating major impacts on pretty much everyone including employees, federal contractors and companies of all sizes. It can be overwhelming at times and tough to keep up with, so we have
The Ever-Changing Workforce and Generation Y
If you ask anyone in the workforce, particularly managers or business owners, what their experiences and thoughts are about working with Millennials (Gen Y), I can guarantee that they will have something to say about it. It seems to be a hot topic of discussion these days and is having a big impact on the
Love Is In The Air During February, But What About In The Workplace?
Workplace romances are all too common. Everybody knows someone that has either met their current spouse/partner at work, are currently dating someone they work with or have dated someone at work at one time or another during their career — whether the relationship was made public or not. In fact, through a September 2013 survey
The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Discipline
You have an under-performing or problem employee that doesn’t seem to "get it." You’ve told them over and over again but they keep doing what you told them not to do and you don’t understand what the problem is and why they can’t just do their job right in the first place. Does this scenario
Workplace Bullying: It Is Real and Happens Everyday
Workplace bullying is something that hasn’t really been talked about or made "public" until recently with the allegations of bullying within the NFL. However, even though it doesn’t get talked about, doesn’t meanit doesn’t happen. The Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) defines workplace bullying as "repeated mistreatment; sabotage by others that prevent work from getting done,
Tips When Preparing For An Employee Termination
Terminating an employee is not an easy task and isn’t something that managers and business owners typically like to do, but let’s face it, it is a fact of business life. There are a lot of factors that go into terminating an employee and is a decision that companies should be prepared to make when
Recruiting Tips for Small Businesses
Recruiting and hiring a new employee can be a daunting and time consuming task for a small business owner, but also one of the most crucial. A bad hire has a much larger impact on a small business than it does in a larger corporation so it is important to make the right hiring decision
No More Annual Performance Reviews?
I say yes to that, with some stipulations and structure, of course. The majority of employees hate the annual performance review process and meeting. The employee is typically just sitting through the meeting and not really listening to their manager, waiting only to hear if they are getting a pay increase and how much
Immigration Compliance Requirements for Employers
All U.S. employers, regardless of size or industry, are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 for each person they hire to work in the United States, including both citizens and non-citizens.
Health Care Reform Update
Get the real scoop on how the Affordable Care Act will impact your business.
Wage and Hour Claims on the Rise
With the economic struggles that many people have faced over the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of wage and hour claims filed by employees against their employers. Previously, employees were more reluctant to file claims against their employers for fear of retaliation and/or job loss. However, as the economy
Enforcing Employer Compliance at the Federal Level is the Focus in 2013
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received almost 100,000 discrimination/retaliation claims filed by workers in 2012. Here are six areas Business owners should focus on to remain compliant.