In a previous blog post, I mentioned the success rate for hiring personnel who stay at least 5 years is about 48%. Employers, including our consulting firm Executive Advantage, have often turned to some form of testing or checks to increase the success rate. In a recent white paper, the EEOC communicated the use of…
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Penalty Increases for Employment Law Violations
Two years ago the HR contact person at a small firm asked me the million dollar question, “Why are we having this conversation about DOL investigations? Has something changed that I should be aware of?” That was a great question. Not every trumpeting voice requires a response. Sometimes you’re better off turning down the volume.…
Preparing for 2017: I-9’s, Minimum Wage Increase, Overtime, Corralling HR Ducks
It’s 2018! How? Some things to think about: Update your I-9 form and make certain you know the new rules. The fines for improperly filled up forms have doubled, that includes not signing Section 2 of the form. And, yes, if you’re using eVerify you need to completely fill out the I-9. And, yes, it would be a great idea to…
How to Deal with Working Off the Clock
Non-Exempt Issues Could off-the-clock work by your non-exempt employees be a disaster looking for a place to happen in your organization? Once in awhile we’ll ask an employee, “How are you paid?” Often they’ll reply they’re salaried. Then we ask a second question, “What happens when you work more than 40 hours a week?” The…