Written rules, standards of conduct and clear personnel policies offer the best defense against unfounded unemployment claims. These defenses will often fail unless you can prove a former employee (claimant)…
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In the world of workforce issues there are a few things that are discussed annually. For example, every December you read and talk about about how to behave (or not) at…
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According to a new report published by PayScale, most employers have a positive outlook for 2016 but still face ongoing problems with the retention and engagement of their employees. The 2016 Compensation…
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Every organization needs an employee handbook. And every organization needs to keep their handbook up-to-date. The main purpose of a handbook is not to protect your organization from litigation or…
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This summer, the U.S. Department of Labor is expected to publish changes to the rules that govern worker overtime. The proposed changes are expected to significantly increase the number of employees eligible for…
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As an unemployment services trust, 501(c) Agencies Trust spends a lot of time and energy analyzing the hiring (and firing) trends of the United States. We have noticed that one thing…
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Date: Monday, February 29, 2016 Time(s): 11:00 AM EASTERN; and On-Demand HRCI Credit: 1.00 hour(s) Duration: 1 hour REGISTER HERE When it comes to employer-employee relations, the disciplinary process can…
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This November we will elect our 45th President of the United States. Nothing can create tension in the workplace like partisan politics. Fortunately, this is not our first rodeo. We've all been…
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Late last month we re-posted a report from Paychex indicating what they believed to be the top ten regulatory issues for 2016. At the top of their list was Obamacare.…
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In a recent decision a Federal District Court Judge rejected a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) challenge and upheld a company’s (Flambeau, Inc.) wellness program. The judge ruled that the program's assessment and testing…
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