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Get your employee files under control

07/04/2016
Managing employee files can be a complicated, nerve-racking process.

The HR I.Q. Test: July ’16

07/01/2016
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Scanning documents? Do it strategically

06/28/2016
When faced with managing large volumes of paper documents, it’s only natural to think about scanning as a solution.

Feds’ deal for call center: $150K to fix misclassification

06/22/2016
A Southern California marketing firm will pay $150,000 in back pay and overtime to resolve charges it misclassified employees as independent contractors.

Zero-tolerance policies: an open door to trouble?

06/22/2016
On paper, zero-tolerance policies seem like a good idea: You warn employees that your organization will not tolerate even one instance of on-the-job misconduct. But life isn’t always so simple.

Execs dawdling on OT? Get their attention!

06/22/2016
Having trouble getting senior management to take the new overtime regulations seriously? If executives seem to believe they can wait to get serious, scare them straight with these warnings.

OSHA cracking down with snap inspections

06/22/2016
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a message for employers that ignore its new accident reporting requirements: If you miss the shortened reporting requirement, expect a surprise inspection or two.

7 steps for handling employee complaints

06/20/2016
Each time HR receives an employee complaint about discrimination or harassment, it should follow these steps—consistently and fairly.

In health insurance cases, it’s who suffers that matters

06/17/2016
As health insurance policies begin to include more coverage for sex reassignment surgery and treatment, some employees are suing for past noncoverage. But, unless it was the employee who was denied coverage, the court won’t allow the suit.

Accurate evaluations crucial to employees, employers alike

06/10/2016
While no one likes to be told they are failing to meet expectations, an accurate evaluation is crucial to the success of any employee.