Industry Articles
FEB
2012
Tracking the Hours Worked for Your Exempt Employees
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
The exempt verses non-exempt employee classification issue continues as a common area of confusion among employers. Often, many employers who are unfamiliar with the nuances of the issue also face practical challenges, including when and how to track hours for exempt employees.
JAN
2012
DOL Enforcement Database Targets Company Profiles
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has developed an online resource called Enforcement Data 2.0. The online database represents a significant new employer threat as it provides public access to workplace-related information about certain companies.
DEC
2011
Settling Down or Not with the IRS Voluntary Classification Settlement Program
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
In pursuit of employers who misclassify their workers, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been aggressively ramping up the number of investigations and its employment law enforcement efforts. In alignment, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) anno
NOV
2011
HR Training for Managers as a Key Compliance Strategy for Your Business
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
The value of providing training to managers throughout the employment life cycle cannot be overlooked. Training ensures that your managers are knowledgeable about your company’s workplace law obligations and skilled in delivering human resources best practices in order to become successful in their roles.
OCT
2011
New NLRB Notice Requirement Puts Businesses Nationwide on Notice
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule requiring most private-sector employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRB will enforce employers to post a new NLRA notice in the workplace.
SEP
2011
The U.S. DOL’s Free Smartphone App…Made for Your Employees, Part II
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
As described in Part I of last month’s August 2011 HR Article of the Month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) had launched its “DOL-Timesheet” smartphone application designed specifically for employees.
AUG
2011
The U.S. DOL’s Free Smartphone App…Made for Your Employees, Part I
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
On May 9, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of its first smartphone application, the “DOL-Timesheet” designed specifically for employees.
JUL
2011
5 Top Tips for Benefits Plan Communications
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law establishing minimum standards for employee health benefit and retirement plans.
JUN
2011
National Safety Month Observance
June is National Safety Month! However, all employers need to diligently pay attention to workplace safety on a daily basis.
MAY
2011
New Federal Wage and Hour Regulations Take Effect
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) underwent several new developments to be in effect on May 5, 2011.
APR
2011
Is Cat’s Paw Liability Scratching at Your Door?
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, homicide is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States.
MAR
2011
Taking Control of Workplace Violence
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, homicide is the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States.
FEB
2011
Time to Conduct Your Contractor Classification Check-ups
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
Employers may unknowingly trigger risks of labor violation penalties and fines by improperly classifying individuals as independent contractors.
JAN
2011
Top 5 Employee Handbook Policies to Reface
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
Every business should consider providing or updating their company employee handbooks to reflect current trends that are highly relevant in today’s workplace.
DEC
2010
Six HR Tips for Non-Compete Agreements
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
Many small businesses struggle to determine whether or not non-compete agreements are worthwhile to use.
NOV
2010
Technologies to Improve Remote Workforce Communications
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
Technological advancements have evolved to help employers enhance their operations, become more cost-efficient, and more engaged with their workers.
OCT
2010
The Implications of Wage and Hour Audits for Employer
By The HR Pros of the HR Support Center
Recently, the Wage & Hour (W&H) division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has increased its enforcement and audit efforts with employers.
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