HR Management

Records retention: How long should you keep each document?

05/04/2016

A comprehensive list with suggested retention periods for 100 business records.

6 issues to consider when updating your employee handbook

05/02/2016

An out-of-date employee handbook is more of a liability than an asset.

EEOC settles GINA lawsuit with mining company

05/02/2016

Joy Mining Machinery in Pittsburgh, has agreed to settle an EEOC lawsuit that claimed the company’s hiring practices violated the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

Whistleblowers may not have common-law protection

05/02/2016

Pennsylvania workers fired after reporting safety violations may not have a common-law wrongful discharge claim if they didn’t have a specific duty to report the safety problems.

The Records Management Filing Cabinet: May ’16

05/02/2016

Storing records; scanning receipts; controlling paperwork.

New procedures signal OSHA crack down on unreported injuries

04/28/2016

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued new procedures for enforcing revised injury and illness reporting requirements.

Make sure employee handbook includes at-will disclaimer

04/28/2016

Retain the right to terminate by ensuring that all materials include a clear at-will employment statement.

Get the most out of your next HR conference

04/27/2016

The work you do before a conference is often as important as what you do once you get there.

5 ways e-records make you awesome at your job

04/26/2016

Having a comprehensive electronic management system is essential for all people management.

Archives vs. backups: What’s the difference?

04/25/2016

There is a difference in these two terms.