Do you find complying with labor posters to be a real maze of red tape? As many employers have found, determining the correct posters requires a fair amount of research. Not only do you have to ensure you have the correct federal posters but you also need to assess any state or local requirements as well. Relying on a “poster service” isn’t foolproof either. If you use a poster service to provide your labor postings, they typically utilize a “one size fits all” approach. Since all businesses aren’t one size, this can be akin to buying fool’s gold. The one size fits all method can result in the posting of laws that are not applicable. For example, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) kicks in when an organization has 50 or more employees. For an organization with fewer than 50 employees, this poster is not required. However, posting FMLA rules could confuse employees into thinking they are eligible for a benefit when in fact they are not. To help organizations get past this maze of red tape, the government provides a site to assist you in determining which Federal Posters are required for your business. Simply click here and answer several questions related to your business. Not only will it provide you with a list of the required posters, it will also provide links to download them!
Employee Engagement. What it is. What it isn't. Why you should care. Blog 2 of 4.
In the first installment of this blog, we discussed the differences between employee satisfaction and employee engagement. While satisfaction broadly gets at an employee’s contentedness with aspects of their jobs, engagement gets at...
Employee Engagement. What it is. What it isn't. Why you should care. Blog 1 of 4.
Employee engagement is one of the most significant organizational indicators. When an organization has low levels of engagement there are a myriad of negative outcomes that can and do occur.
Fall is a Great Time to Review Your HR Compliance
As the weather begins to change and the fall colors are bright, it is time to put the fun of summer behind us and make a plan to review our HR files to be sure they are up to date and in compliance. An annual audit of company handbooks, policies...
Want to Stay Out of News Headlines? Be Wary of Common Payroll Pitfalls!
All too frequently employers make news headlines for violating wage and labor laws. A recent example was cited in the Detroit News when it reported a major health care system was fined...
Employee Handbooks
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has increased its attention and focus on employee handbooks recently. While most think of the NLRB in terms of unionized employers, its...
How Can An HR Consultant Help With Hiring New Employees For Your Business?
Running a business in today's economic environment can be difficult, to say the least. There are companies that are maintaining a lean profile in order to maximize earnings and profits. New employees are an expensive proposition especially when...
What Does An HR Audit Measure?
The greatest asset of any business is its employee. An effective HR department provides stability and structure and is an integral part of both small and large companies. The objective of the HR or Human Resource office is to ensure businesses and...
When Should I Hire An HR Consultant?
When you were a kid, you dreamed about becoming an entrepreneur someday. Two years ago, you turned this dream into a reality. Sitting at the desk in your office, you realize how quickly your business has blossomed. You sense some changes need to...
Time to Audit…
Winter is just around the corner. Daylight savings time is coming soon. Many of us will arrive to work in the dark and leave in the dark. This brings many new hazards into the workplace. It is time to look around and see the trip-fall hazards...
Recruitment Tips…
The economy is doing better…. That’s a good thing…. Right? It is, unless you’re a recruiter. Because in good economic conditions, there are real challenges to attracting talent. Some new businesses have had to delay opening...
Fall is a Time of Change and OSHA is Changing with the Season
Just when we thought we heard enough from OSHA, we learned we were wrong. OSHA rules are changing again. Effective November 1, 2016 there will be new reporting requirements phasing in over the next 2 years.
Establishments with 250 or more...
Changes… Changes… Change
The year 2016 has been a big year for change in labor laws. Poster requirements have changed … Effective August 1, 2016 the Department of Labor (DOL) revised the Federal Minimum Wage Poster to remove specific civil monetary penalty amounts...
Insurance, with benefits?
Many small businesses purchase quite a lot of insurance; from workers’ compensation to directors and officers to general liability. While the main benefits of insurance are obvious, there are often additional benefits that are rarely take...