How would your company’s name look in headlines? A recent headline on KOMU.com reads: “Jury decides harassment at work and at school contributed to a Missouri teen’s suicide.” The manager of the Dairy Queen was charged with second degree manslaughter as a result of her actions. The school district is still trying to defend itself.…
“HR Tip: Always Read the Small Print” by John Q. Doe
“I don’t always read the small print and sometimes get stung for my lack of attention. As a small business owner I’ve always thought I was immune from the inspections of the DOL (Department of Labor) and its rules and therefore I haven’t been paying much attention to their latest publications. First, here is why…
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…
Understanding & Managing Overtime
On May 2016, the DOL enacted a rule raising the salary threshold of minimum wage to $47,476 per year. The rule was overturned by a federal court in TX and is being appealed by DOL. What this means (in simple terms) for the employer: you have a breather but possibly haven’t dodged the ball. At some point the minimum…