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Progressive Discipline – The Final Steps of the Process
Our previous two posts discussed the informal and formal process of progressive discipline, concluding with the formal written warning. If these steps have still not caused the desired changes in the...
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Do You Know Your HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA was enacted by Congress in 1996 to protect the personal privacy of any individual’s condition as it relates to their mental or...
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Important Changes to Form-I9 Documentation Effective May 16, 2011`
As of May 16, 2011, the documents employees present to employers for I-9 verification are subject to new regulations. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland...
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The Importance of Employee Documentation: Part I
A wide range of state and federal laws require employers to maintain employee records for specified periods of time. The gamut of federal laws extends from the Fair Labor Standards Act to Title VII of...
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Employee Documentation, Part II: What to Do and What to Avoid
Continuing with our examination of the importance of employee documentation in the workplace, we will now detail the particular events and communication that should be documented, as well as highlight...
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Recordkeeping Best Practices: Maintenance and Penalties
Continuing with our detailed analysis of proper recordkeeping practices, we now turn to the various human resources documents requiring maintenance, discuss exceptions to standard recordkeeping...
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Most Popular Blog Posts of 2011
As we begin 2012, we wanted to look back at our most popular blog articles posted throughout 2011. It came as no surprise to see that employers were eager to understand the impact of new laws and tax...
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Employee Documentation and Record Keeping: An Overview
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor sued the California-based tele-communications provider DirecTV for alleged minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping violations. The DOL claims they found that...
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The Importance of Proper Employee Documentation
One of the most important, and perhaps most misunderstood, of all employment practices is employee documentation. Numerous state and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act to Title VII of...
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What to Document and Seven Common Documentation Errors
Continuing our discussion regarding the importance of documentation in the workplace, we now focus on which events and communication necessitate documentation, as well as highlight seven widespread...
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Recordkeeping, Part 1: What to Keep and for How Long
Recordkeeping plays an essential role in the management of any company. An extensive range of information about employees must be preserved for numerous reasons. This includes the ability to facilitate...
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Recordkeeping Part II: Maintenance and Penalties
We continue our detailed examination of proper recordkeeping practices by reviewing additional elements relating to the various categories requiring preservation, and the penalties for negligent...
View ArticleImportant Changes to Form-I9 Documentation Effective May 16, 2011`
As of May 16, 2011, the documents employees present to employers for I-9 verification are subject to new regulations. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland...
View ArticleThe Importance of Employee Documentation: Part I
A wide range of state and federal laws require employers to maintain employee records for specified periods of time. The gamut of federal laws extends from the Fair Labor Standards Act to Title VII of...
View ArticleEmployee Documentation, Part II: What to Do and What to Avoid
Continuing with our examination of the importance of employee documentation in the workplace, we will now detail the particular events and communication that should be documented, as well as highlight...
View ArticleRecordkeeping Best Practices: Maintenance and Penalties
Continuing with our detailed analysis of proper recordkeeping practices, we now turn to the various human resources documents requiring maintenance, discuss exceptions to standard recordkeeping...
View ArticleMost Popular Blog Posts of 2011
As we begin 2012, we wanted to look back at our most popular blog articles posted throughout 2011. It came as no surprise to see that employers were eager to understand the impact of new laws and tax...
View ArticleEmployee Documentation and Record Keeping: An Overview
Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor sued the California-based tele-communications provider DirecTV for alleged minimum wage, overtime and record-keeping violations. The DOL claims they found that...
View ArticleThe Importance of Proper Employee Documentation
One of the most important, and perhaps most misunderstood, of all employment practices is employee documentation. Numerous state and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act to Title VII of...
View ArticleWhat to Document and Seven Common Documentation Errors
Continuing our discussion regarding the importance of documentation in the workplace, we now focus on which events and communication necessitate documentation, as well as highlight seven widespread...
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