With workplace compliance laws tightening, HR professionals and business leaders face growing pressure to ensure that their hiring practices meet government regulations. Among these, I-9 compliance stands out as a critical area where mistakes can lead to significant financial penalties or worse, criminal charges.
Like previous years, 2023 was filled with significant developments in employment law. Here are some of the critical updates: National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Developments Recent NLRB rulings have impacted employee communication policies.
As the year draws to a close, Human Resources professionals are gearing up for a crucial phase in their annual calendar: Year-End Activities. While it may sound like routine paperwork, these activities play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, transparency, and employee satisfaction.
A recent Forbes article sheds light on crucial insights from a McKinsey & Company study regarding the prevalent issue of microaggressions in today's workplace. The McKinsey report emphasizes the need for companies to address microaggressions directly and outlines three key steps to mitigate their widespread and detrimental impact: 1️⃣ Set Clear Expectations: It is imperative for senior leaders to unequivocally convey that microaggressions and any form of disrespectful behavior are unacceptable within the organization.
Human resource audits prevent legal and regulatory issues from an organization's HR policies and practices. These audits spotlight potential legal risks and they assess how a company's HR strategies compare to industry benchmarks.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) represents a landmark moment in the history of civil rights. As an employer, understanding and adhering to the ADA is not just a legal obligation.
When companies grow and expand to new states, they must follow various rules for paying their employees. Failure to navigate differing rules and regulations in different states can result in penalties, fines, and legal repercussions.
Ever had that sinking feeling after a disciplinary meeting? You’re sitting at your desk, looking at your chicken-scratch notes, and a wave of anxiety hits you.
Best Practices for Employee Off-Boarding: Balancing Compliance and Compassion Off-boarding an employee is an integral part of the employee lifecycle that should be given more attention. Handling this process can significantly impact the departing employee and the organization.
