If you’re in favor of ditching the current employment verification process – the paper-based I-9 form – for a mandatory electronic system, you’re not alone. According to the SHRM Employment Verification Survey, 83% of employers either strongly or somewhat support a mandatory electronic verification system. Plus, employers’ support of such a system would be even […]
Posted on June 24th, 2018 by admin
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Whether they realize it or not, managers have the power to make or break FMLA lawsuits. Experts say employer violations often occur when managers respond too quickly and emotionally to FMLA-triggering situations. The good news is, proper training is the key to preventing these costly manager mistakes. Responding carefully At the annual SHRM conference, Jeff […]
Posted on June 23rd, 2018 by admin
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Everybody dreads having those “difficult conversations” with employees about personal issues. Here are some examples of how they can be handled gracefully — including the actual words to use. Paul Falcone, VP of Employee Relations for Time Warner Cable in Los Angeles and a respected author on employee management, gave an in-depth presentation on the […]
Posted on June 18th, 2018 by admin
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Of course, most employers don’t set out to intentionally pay female employees less than male employees. Nevertheless, it ends up happening a lot more than you’d expect. Recent studies reveal that, on average, women still earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. And a lot of companies could be paying women less without […]
Posted on June 16th, 2018 by admin
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Everyone gets unexpected emails from time to time, and more often than not, they get ignored. From a quick glance, it’s clear whether one of these emails will be worth your time. Overly wordy messages or false friendliness reduce the chances you’ll respond. But when you’re the one who has to reach out to a […]
Posted on June 15th, 2018 by admin
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Just how grim are the retirement prospects for the generation that’s now entering the workplace for the first time? So grim, that many believe the only way to secure a stable retirement is by inheriting it. Well, the affluent members of Generation Z, anyway. Specifically, 63% of affluent children ages 18-22 say financial stability in […]
Posted on June 14th, 2018 by admin
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When it comes to an employer making a good impression on a new employee, the first few days are crucial. But many onboarding programs can still come across as an afterthought. The good news is, you don’t have to revamp your entire onboarding process to make a new hire feel welcome. Chris Ronzio, creator of […]
Posted on June 12th, 2018 by admin
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If an employee is still able to work but requests FMLA leave (say, to care for a spouse), is it interference to offer them the option to continue working while taking leave? That question was at the center of a recent FMLA lawsuit. The answer, according to a federal appeals court, is “no.” And employers […]
Posted on June 11th, 2018 by admin
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Now that employers have been notified of their potential ACA shared-responsibility penalties by the IRS, the agency is offering guidance on how they should respond. And HR pros will definitely want to take note of their options. The IRS just created a webpage titled Understanding Your Letter 227, a reference to the correspondence some employers […]
Posted on June 7th, 2018 by admin
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A recent lawsuit proves once again that one offhand comment by a manager can be enough to result in a costly legal battle. Alena Fassbender was a medication aide at Correct Care Solutions, a company that provides healthcare for prison inmates. Shortly after Fassbender revealed she was pregnant, she was fired. ‘Too many pregnant workers’ […]
Posted on June 2nd, 2018 by admin
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