Category: Human Resources
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Rules May be getting Simpler
November 17, 2020
From an employer perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And, frequently, those...
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Make Sure Employees Are Eligible to Work in the United States
November 16, 2020
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, employers are required to examine certain documents, such as drivers' licenses, when they hire new...
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Keeping Employees Safe From Covid-19 without Discrimination
November 12, 2020
How can an employer keep its workforce safe from COVID-19 exposure on the job, while still following medical privacy rules? The...
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Nepotism: Treating Related Employees Fairly
November 12, 2020
The dangers of nepotism are this: When a supervisor has authority over an employee who is a relative or with whom he or...
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How to Motivate a New Type of Employee
October 31, 2020
Stop bombarding your employees with fringe benefits and start paying more attention to them. Talk to them, train them, and allow...
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3 steps to Effective Employee Performance Management
October 27, 2020
Rather than sticking to traditional forms of employee performance management, like annual reviews, managers are best served giving ongoing real-time...
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19 Hiring Traps to Avoid
October 26, 2020
Employers must keep many legal requirements—state as well as federal—in mind when hiring, which can make staying compliant a challenge....
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Take Precautions to Fight Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claims
October 25, 2020
Here are two critical questions: How often are Workers' Compensation claims filed against your company? And how often do you contest...
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Pregnancy Discrimination on the job? Are Tighter Rules Ahead?
October 22, 2020
There's been bipartisan activity in Congress to expand the existing scope of protection from adverse employment actions against pregnant workers. That...
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Final Paycheck Laws By State
October 21, 2020
As most employers know, when an employee leaves your business, you must follow certain guidelines and rules, both Federal and...
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