by hanna | Oct 13, 2021 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources
Maine has banned the box, added familial status and status as a domestic violence victim to its list of classes that are protected from employment discrimination, and added caring for a sick grandchild as a reason to take family and medical leave. All changes are...
by hanna | Aug 9, 2021 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources
Employees are spending a lot of time on their phones (scrolling social media, browsing the internet, listening to music or podcast). Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours? Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal...
by hanna | Aug 2, 2021 | Business Tips, Financial Management, General News
Answer from Kyle, PHR: We recommend having five separate files for each employee, as outlined below: I-9 file: Keep all Form I-9s in a separate master file or three-ring binder.Medical file: This file should contain everything related to an employee’s medical history,...
by hanna | May 26, 2021 | Business Tips, General News
Online trainings can be a useful tool for developing talent, but they can also end up being a waste of time and resources, even if the content and presentation are good. The difference between effective and ineffective training often comes down to whether employees...
by hanna | May 25, 2021 | Business Tips, covid-19, General News
If you’re finding it difficult to hire employees, you’re not alone. Bloomberg reports that many small businesses are struggling to find people who currently want to work—in fact, 42% say they have jobs they can’t fill. The number of people quitting jobs right now is...
by hanna | May 25, 2021 | Employment Law, General News
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection is now open—the collection had been delayed because of COVID-19. Employers that are required to file have until Monday, July 19, 2021, to submit...
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