Should an independent contractor have a personnel record?
Personnel records are typically kept for employees, but what about independent contractors? What type of information should be kept on file to prove independent contractor status?
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Pros and Cons of Job Fairs and Expos for HR Professionals
Job fairs and expos are not dead, and many job candidates still attend job fairs more often than you might think.
8 steps to implementing a pay-for-performance system in a small business
Pay-for-performance systems are not one-size-fits-all. While the general steps to implementation might be similar, the details will differ. Company size is one of the primary factors that will determine how the implementation will proceed.
The Top 10 Qualities of the Great Coach
Most of us know what great coaching looks like: The person being coached learns, develops, and performs at a higher level. But what do great coaches look like?
What Is On-Demand Pay?
Our society is moving toward giving people what they want, when they want it. Bill payments, movies, rides, financial services, and more can all be done with apps, and most are available nearly immediately. It may come as no surprise, then, that employers are following suit by offering on-demand pay so employees have more say […]
Who Gets Access to FMLA Confidential Medical Records?
There are clear rules for segregating medical records from other personnel records and limiting access. If people are not trained, it’s easy (and expensive) to let records get into the wrong hands. Medical records related to FMLA leave must be kept in files separate from other personnel and personnel-related records. Medical records must be treated […]
Ask the Experts: Pitfalls to Avoid When Moving to PTO Plan
Question: We would like to convert our vacation and sick leave benefits into a PTO plan. What steps should we take in the conversion?
What Does ‘Hours Worked’ Mean?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must pay employees at least the minimum wage for all hours worked. This sounds simple enough. But what does “hours worked” mean in this context? Does it mean just the hours that the employee is scheduled? What about time spent on call? What about break time? What […]
ADA Reasonable Accommodations: Color-Blind Applicant Wins $300,000; What The Employer Did Wrong
It’s common for employers to administer tests to applicants or employees up for promotion to be sure the candidate has what it takes to do the job. But as one Southern California employer recently discovered, you can run into serious trouble if you automatically disqualify someone who can’t pass a test due to a medical […]
Leave Your Mistakes in the Past, But Keep the Lessons for the Future
Well, 2017 is over! Another year in the books. I don’t know about you, but they seem to go faster as I get older. It’s like I’m speeding to a finish line that I don’t necessarily want to reach! But it’s like I say about birthdays, it sure beats the alternative. So I’m grateful to […]