I-9 Forms: Employer Liabilities and Possible Violations
I-9 forms are the basic building block for an employer to meet their obligation of only hiring workers who are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Prepare to Comply with 2024 ACA Deadlines to Avoid Penalties
Employers across the United States that have yet to act on their Affordable Care Act (ACA) filing duties are running out of time and should move swiftly. To comply with the ACA 1095-C furnishing deadline for the 2023 tax year, employers must send forms to their full-time employees by March 1, 2024. Further, to comply […]
Training for Retention: Millennials Are Looking for Companies that Offer L&D
With Millennials making up the largest generation of workers, employers must adapt to meet Millennials’ needs in order to attract this group of workers to their companies, say the findings of a new survey report released by Udemy, an online learning platform.
The Dangerous Intersection of Company Outings and Sexual Harassment
Yesterday, we covered the alcohol-related challenges of company social events. Today, we’ll examine harassment and injury issues. We’ll also tell you about a new webinar on drugs and alcohol in the workplace that you won’t want to miss.
Are Difficult Trainees Having a Negative Effect on Your Training?
“The biggest goal as an instructor is to get difficult people on board and to minimize the impact they might have on others,” says Pluth, whose firm has coined terms for some of the most common types of difficult participants: The Latecomer, The Know-It-All, The Introvert, The Socializer, The Confused, and The Sleeper. She recommends […]
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: a Female Comic Finds Her Voice on Gender Politics in a “Be Pretty” Society
Amazon’s hit show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, follows the life and struggles of Miriam “Midge” Maisel (played by Rachel Brosnahan), a Jewish housewife living in the Big Apple in the 1950s. As the show begins, Midge seems to be leading a charmed life with a beautiful home, adorable children, and a successful husband (Joel, played […]
Best Practices for Investigating Whether Your Employee Was Hurt at Work
When it comes to workplace injuries, many states provide specific guidance for reporting injuries by both employees and employers. As an employer, you must remember that to properly manage a workers’ compensation claim, you should report the injury as soon as your employee notifies you that it occurred and immediately start your investigation, especially if […]
How to Have a Smooth Separation of Employment—Unlike Tom Brady
On February 1, 2022, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement via Instagram. The word “officially” is key here, as news of Brady’s retirement initially leaked to the media a few days before, apparently causing Brady, the second-best quarterback of all time, much consternation. Suffice it to say, Brady’s separation from the […]
IRS Designates Coronavirus Safe Harbor for HSA Holders
High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) may cover coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatment without jeopardizing participants’ eligibility for a health savings account (HSA), according to March 11 guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
How Empathy Works When Negotiating
Empathy and negotiations don’t seem to go hand in hand. Many people view negotiations as zero-sum, confrontational battles between adversaries.