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Employee Onboarding: What Employers Must Know

Employee Onboarding: What Employers Must Know

On her first day at work, Rebecca arrived at the office to find that nothing was ready for her. Her desk was cluttered with papers from the previous occupant, her computer had not been set up, and there was no one to greet her. She felt unwelcome and unimportant,...

The Importance of Emergency Action Plans in the Workplace

The Importance of Emergency Action Plans in the Workplace

Emergency action plans (EAPs) are often overlooked by businesses, but they are a critical component of workplace safety.  EAPs are written documents required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards that facilitate and organize...

Record Keeping and OSHA Requirements: Understanding the Basics

Record Keeping and OSHA Requirements: Understanding the Basics

When it comes to workplace safety, record-keeping plays a crucial role. It helps employers keep track of work-related injuries and illnesses and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.  Learn more about how...

Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Workweek for Employers

Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Workweek for Employers

Imagine receiving 429 applications for one job opening, even though you require 14-hour shifts. Imagine increased productivity from your team while reducing turnover. This is exactly what happened to Justin Lindsey, owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Kendall in Florida....

Forensic Review During Investigations: Have You Considered The NLRA?

Forensic Review During Investigations: Have You Considered The NLRA?

By Philip B. Rosen & Taylor M. Kosakoff with Jackson Lewis P.C. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo is pressing for stricter enforcement against the use of workplace technologies to monitor employees. As a result, employers should consider the National...

Are Applicant Tracking Systems Worth It for Small Businesses?

Are Applicant Tracking Systems Worth It for Small Businesses?

99% of Fortune 500 companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), according to JobScan. But is an ATS worth it for your small or midsize business? Applicant tracking systems are designed to help employers manage their recruitment process, from posting job ads...

HR Compliance Update | May 22, 2023

HR Compliance Update | May 22, 2023

FEDERAL UPDATESEEOC Covid-19 Guidance Updated.  With the official end of the federal national emergency, the EEOC just released updated “technical assistance” related to Covid-19, which includes: A warning that the end of the emergency does not give employers...

Understanding OSHA Requirements for Employee Training in the Workplace

Understanding OSHA Requirements for Employee Training in the Workplace

In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets regulations and standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees. One important aspect of OSHA requirements is employee training, which is mandated by law for...

7 Easy Ways to Prevent Employee Time Fraud

7 Easy Ways to Prevent Employee Time Fraud

“Trust but verify.” This Russian proverb, made famous in America by President Ronald Reagan, also applies to tracking your employees’ time and attendance. As a business owner, you’ve taken on risks, and you’ve likely made personal sacrifices to build your business....

HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2023

HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2023

FEDERAL UPDATESFederal Contractors:   The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced on April 25 that the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form has been revised. Federal contractors must comply by using the revised form no...

Manufacturing Employers Continue Smart Hiring, With a New Twist

Manufacturing Employers Continue Smart Hiring, With a New Twist

By Susan M. Corcoran with Jackson Lewis P.C. Today’s manufacturers must be creative, yet transparent, in attempting to attract entry level and semi-skilled applicants to positions in good work environments with competitive pay and benefits (despite out-of-date...

Gig Workers Get New Protections in Washington

Gig Workers Get New Protections in Washington

By Jonathan M. Minear & Michael A. Griffin with Jackson Lewis P.C. New laws in Seattle and Washington State allow certain gig workers greater access to traditional employee benefits.     Seattle Paid Sick and Safe LeaveSeattle Mayor Bruce Harrell...

It’s Small Business Week 2023! 6 Ways to Promote Your Small Business

It’s Small Business Week 2023! 6 Ways to Promote Your Small Business

This year National Small Business Week (NSBW) takes place from April 30th to May 6th. According to America’s Small Business Development Center, “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs...

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