by Kellie Boysen | Dec 29, 2015 | Employee Management, Our Blog
Companies need to make a point to review job descriptions on an annual basis. Why you may ask? #1 Assess Compliance with ADA: **Reasonable Accommodation. **Essential vs. non-essential job functions. #2 Assess FLSA compliance for Exempt/Non-Exempt Status: **Primary... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 15, 2015 | Our Blog
Many of us plan to give a holiday gift to business associates this year. But there are some who are still baffled about the etiquette associated with workplace gift-giving. When done correctly, giving appropriate gifts to co-works can create a more amicable working... by Kellie Boysen | Dec 1, 2015 | Alternative HR News, Our Blog
The Office of UC Service Center (OUCSC) is announcing a change in its process of obtaining fact-finding information from an employer when determining an individual’s eligibility for unemployment compensation (UC) benefits. In order to help you meet the requirements... by Kellie Boysen | Nov 19, 2015 | Employee Management, Hiring & Firing, Our Blog
Proper training of company managers and supervisors is a must. Even basic training on how to handle sticky situations as they arise could help your company avoid landing in hot water. A manager who says things out of haste, without any thought before saying them,... by Kellie Boysen | Nov 17, 2015 | Our Blog, Updates & News
Employers have been anxiously awaiting the Department of Labor’s new rule that will greatly increase the number of U.S. workers who are eligible for overtime pay. But now, according to the Department of Labor, this final rule is likely to not be published before late... by Kellie Boysen | Nov 12, 2015 | Compliance, Our Blog
Ridiculous as it sounds, “they never told me” is a standard defense in employment lawsuits. It plays to the jury’s sense of fairness, and it plays pretty well. Organizations must train their supervisors to communicate expectations effectively in order to combat this...