If you get a very convincing email from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about info on your employees’ I-9s, don’t follow the instructions. The I-9 info request is the latest in a series of sophisticated scams targeting employers. And the scam appears to working. As many HR pros know, employers aren’t required to […]
Posted on November 30th, 2017 by admin
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Open enrollment is an important time of year, and it can also be confusing and a source of stress for employees. Thankfully, Andrea Meyer of the professional employer organization WorkSmart Systems, is here to help you arm your employees with knowledge and tools that ease the stress of open enrollment. ———————————————————— Here are five of […]
Posted on November 28th, 2017 by admin
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When it comes to gift-giving, it’s the thought that counts. But things can get pretty awkward when gifts are downright thoughtless. Almost everyone has received a gift that was either unusual or lame, but FastUpFront, a small business news blog, has assembled a list of the cheapest or most insulting gifts that had employees wondering […]
Posted on November 24th, 2017 by admin
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If you were hoping a court ruling on a recent ERISA lawsuit involving Dave & Buster’s would offer some clarity into whether it’s legal to cut employees’ hours to avoid having them count as full-time employees under the ACA, you’re going to be disappointed. After trying — and failing — to get a high-profile lawsuit […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2017 by admin
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The Essentials of HR and Talent Management November 2017 Kit brings together the latest information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your HR and Talent Management related decisions. Learn more! Tweet This Post
Posted on November 20th, 2017 by admin
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It’s that time of year again. Employees are preoccupied with thoughts of holiday shopping, party planning and visiting relatives, and the stress of it all can seriously impact their work. So what can you do to help? While stress is a year-round issue, there are more obvious triggers for it around the holidays. Mark Malis, […]
Posted on November 19th, 2017 by admin
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The Human Resources Management Kit – November 2017 brings together the latest information, coverage of important developments, and expert commentary to help with your Human Resources Management related decisions. Learn more! Tweet This Post
Posted on November 19th, 2017 by admin
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HR pros can be forgiven if they’re a bit skeptical about the IRS’ warnings to collect ACA employer mandate penalties. After all, they’ve been saying this for years without actually following through. But with the latest warning, the agency also included some proof that this time it’s for real. In a recent Q&A on its […]
Posted on November 18th, 2017 by admin
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With the multitude of issues HR pros face, it can be difficult to know under which circumstances legal help is necessary. Because, when it comes down to it, there is no instruction manual. Employment attorney Daniel Schwartz, of Connecticut Employment Law Blog, admits it’s tricky to know when something can be handled by HR or […]
Posted on November 17th, 2017 by admin
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It’s not uncommon for employers to have some type of company-wide policy requiring all employees on leave to get a doctor certification that they’re cleared to come back to work. But as a recent lawsuit shows, if that policy is fairly rigid, it can put your company in legal danger. It can also lead to […]
Posted on November 16th, 2017 by admin
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