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Safety Tip: Lost Time Injuries

On 20 February 2018

Your workers’ compensation premiums will increase when you have employees who lose time from work because of a work-related injury or illness. Getting injured on the job negatively affects both the employee and the...

HR policy: Smoking in the workplace

On 12 February 2018

Smoking in public areas is against the law. Smoking in the workplace puts employers at risk for violating health and safety laws. Smoking laws in the workplace apply to employers who have more than five workers. Smoking...

Human Resources: Compliance vs. best practice

On 5 February 2018

Compliance with Employment Law is required: HR best practices are not. Employment and labor laws include both federal and state. Federal laws are overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor and apply to all organizations...

Which Laws Apply to You?

On 29 January 2018

Depending upon the size of your employee population, certain laws may apply to you! It is important that you know which laws those are, so you can comply. Staying compliant with state and federal employment laws can...

Employee Relations – Valentine’s Candy Grams

On 22 January 2018

Want to increase employee morale and enjoy Valentines Day at work? Have your HR department sell candy grams this Valentine’s Day! Employees can buy candy grams for co-workers, and HR will deliver them on February...

Safety tip: How to properly lift

On 15 January 2018

Proper lifting is an essential part of many different jobs. Whether you manage a factory, a restaurant, or any other business, at some point, employees are likely to be asked to lift heavy items. Making sure that they...

Employees and the military: What is Civil Air Patrol Leave?

On 8 January 2018

If one of your employees is a member of the US Air Force, you must provide them with time off without pay for military service. Under the Civil Air Patrol Employment Protection Act, employers are required to provide any...

Employee Safety Laws at work

On 2 January 2018

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) is the governing law as it relates to safety in the workplace. The safety and health of your employees in the workplace should be a top concern. OSHA, a governmental agency,...

Understanding unemployment insurance and the EDD

On 19 December 2017

Unemployment Insurance is paid both by the employee and the employer. It’s the law. Unemployment insurance helps workers who have lost their job and aren’t able to work, bring home a steady income. Employees who...

What are your HR New Year’s resolutions?

On 11 December 2017

Prepare your 2018 goals. Do you have any new goals that you would like to accomplish next year? New systems you want to put into effect? With this year coming to an end, it’s important to reflect back on all your...