Austin Passes “Ban the Box” Ordinance

Yesterday, Austin’s city council passed what is considered a very controversial ordinance requiring private employers to remove “the box” on their employment applications requesting applicants to disclose whether they have a criminal history or not when applying for...

Humble Leaders are the Most Effective

We, at Austin HR, are always looking for humble HR professionals.  This trait isn’t always easily found.  While it’s important to be able to lead a team and provide strategic guidance, the willingness and humility to roll one’s sleeves up is truly...

ACA ruling: You can now get sued for reducing employees’ hours

This U.S. district court ruling is a real game-changer for employers — and not in a good way. Turns out, you CAN now be sued for simply reducing an employee’s hours. Here’s the deal: If an employee can show that your intent in reducing his or her hours was to deny the...

“Helping your employees understand what to do with their 1095-C”

Employees will be receiving one or more 1095 forms from their employer providing information about their 2015 health coverage as mandated by the Affordable Care Act.If employees have questions, the below link can help to answer many of these, such as: “Will I get a...

OSHA 300 Requirement February Posting Requirements

The Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (Form 300) is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to classify work-related injuries and illnesses and to record the extent and severity of each case. Employers are required to complete...