Human Resources Tag

From the HR Support Center: What Does the Ending of the DACA Program Mean for Employers?

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on September 5th that they have initiated the "orderly phase out" of the program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The DACA program allowed certain people (sometimes called “Dreamers”) who came to the United States as...

20 September, 2017

Personnel Files: Who Keeps Them?

What goes into personnel files? And who is responsible for maintaining employee records and payroll records? Here are four questions on these topics, along with answers: Q. What type of information and records should I keep in my personnel files? A. Any information and documentation relating to...

19 September, 2017

Federal Court Permanently Blocks Obama Administration Overtime Rule From Going Into Effect

The federal district court judge in Texas, who had issued a temporary injunction in November 2016 to block Obama administration changes to the overtime rule from going into effect, has now issued another decision that permanently blocks the changes from going into effect [State of...

08 September, 2017

From the HR Support Center: The Real Costs of Employee Turnover—And How to Measure Them

Employee turnover is expensive—more so than you might think. According to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, the average cost-per-hire is $4,129. However, turnover costs can vary depending on the length of time it takes to fill the role, the importance...

06 September, 2017

From the HR Support Center: Provide Your Employees With an Employee Handbook

An employee handbook is one of your organization’s best onboarding tools. Make sure you get it into new employees’ hands as soon as possible. We recommend carving out an hour or two on an employee's first or second day for them to sit down with...

17 August, 2017

Tips to Retain the Best Employees

In many industries, employers are using recruiting and retention strategies to keep valuable employees and to lure other qualified employees. Following are 20 ways to recruit and keep valuable employees, offered by Joan Stewart, author of "113 Tips for Recruiting Valuable Employees" and "107 Tips...

15 August, 2017

From the HR Support Center: Accommodating Pregnant Employees

Let’s imagine a situation. Wendy, who’s been on the job for only four months, informs her employer that she’s pregnant. She requests light duty and asks if temporary leave is an option. Instead of accommodating Wendy, the employer terminates her employment, explaining to her that her...

11 August, 2017

From the HR Support Center: Can I Classify a Worker as an Independent Contractor?

Question: We want to hire an administrative assistant. Can we classify this person as an independent contractor during a 90-day try-out period and then, if they work out, hire them as a full-time employee at the end of the 90 days? Answer: The short answer is...

04 August, 2017

From the HR Support Center: Federal Law Alert – A New I-9 Form Will Be Released on July 17

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will release a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on Monday, July 17. The new Form I-9 will be available on the HR Support Center shortly after it is released. Employers will be able to use this revised...

17 July, 2017

From the HR Support Center: Looking for an Enticing Employee Benefit to Offer?

Businesses looking to attract new employees must distinguish themselves from the competition, especially if they’re unable to pay salaries above the market value. Creative benefits often do the trick, particularly if they address specific needs. With more and more college graduates entering the workforce and more...

14 June, 2017