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Six Ways to Minimize FMLA Abuse by Employees
February 22 2012
Employees have started to develop a new skill in the office…the mastery of missing work days, and you are paying the price. Employees are learning how to abuse FMLA policies, particularly when it comes to using intermittent leave, and the company is paying the price.
With this increasing issue,…
Avoiding Job Discrimination Lawsuits
February 15 2012
In 2010, the United States saw nearly 100,000 employment discriminations filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Did you know that according to some laws, as a manager, you can personally be sued for employer lawsuits?
There is no way to eliminate the chance that a disgruntled employee will file…
Are You a Disciplined Saver?
February 8 2012
The recession taught us more than a few lessons, but one of the most important is to always be financially prepared. This means always being diligent in managing your expenses. The question arises, are you a savvy saver?
Take the time to plan ahead, start buy asking questions about…
Tips To Help With Time Management At Work
January 4 2012
Do you feel like you are already behind before you even arrive at work? If the answer is yes, you may not be managing your time at work as efficiently as you could be. Between emails, calls and other employees stopping by, it is easy to get behind. Implementing some…
Prevention Methods to Stop Electronic Data Breaches
December 28 2011
Case sensitive passwords, firewalls, encrypted USB drives, biometric scans - these are all different methods companies will use to prevent electronic data breaches. However, these sophisticated prevention technologies are insignificant if your company does not have basic data security policies in place. Here are a few areas where your company…
How Employers Can Take Advantage of Open Enrollment Season
November 30 2011
During this time of the year, the media creates a constant buzz around health care reform and the threat of rising health care premiums. This seasonal attention, gives employers the opportunity to take advantage of open enrollment season to educate their employees on health care to assure they are enrolled…
Federal Government Mandates Changes for Health Care Summary of Benefits Coverages
November 18 2011
It is rare to find an employee who completely understands his or her health care plan. Due to this, many employees choose a plan that does not satisfy their medical needs or their budget. A newly released Aflac survey of 2,200 U.S. workers revealed that 42% of employees waste money…
Best Practices of Terminations and Layoffs for employers
September 28 2011
Terminating an employee is not a satisfying experience, but if you follow these steps it can help minimize distress for both the employee and employer.
Overview of USERRA Policies
September 26 2011
Similar to FMLA, the Military Family Leave act allows employees to take unpaid leave. Read this overview to learn what USERRA is and who it applies to.
What You Need to Know About the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission
March 31 2011
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces laws that prohibit employers from discriminating in their practices related to hiring, firing, pay or other employment conditions based on an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, age (40 or older),religion, sex or national origin. It also prohibits sexual harassment. Title VII of the…
2011 Form W-9 Released
March 24 2011
The IRS Releases the 2011 Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
The IRS has released an updated Form W-9 for tax year 2011. The Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification has quite a few changes, so you should begin using this form immediately.
The previous form…
Standard Verification of Employment Response Form
March 23 2011
After reviewing responses from groups such as the APA Government Affairs Task Force, the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) realized the burden on employers completing the varying Verification of Employment forms from each state. In an effort to help the employer,…