Giving a Glowing Reference to Employee Fired for Cause Is A Trap To Avoid
“[Jane Smith] was employed as a manager at our [Victoria] location from June 2000 until June 2009. Her duties included managing a staff of seven employees. . . Jane is an excellent sales person and would be a valuable addition to any retail business looking for an honest and dedicated employee.”
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What’s The Big Deal About Talent Acquisition Compliance?
Organizations are becoming familiar with the strategic nature of employing a “flexible” or contingent infrastructure and utilizing it to help them get back on track with growth initiatives following the recession. This strategic growth and vision brings many risks that are amplified with certain steps that our government is taking.
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Human Capital Management
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Are You an HR Person With an I-9 Mess on Your Hands?
While you may be a very capable Human Resources expert concerning Form I-9 issues, what if your predecessor was not? Your company may be at tremendous risk because ICE auditors will not only look at your current I-9 forms, but will also request all of your terminated employees’ forms for the past 3 years.
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Human Capital Management
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Federal Compliance – No Easy Task
One of the most cumbersome, but least understood, are the requirement of federal and state contractors to comply with affirmative action recruitment and hiring policies, But ignorance of the rules and regulations is no excuse. And a company found to be out of compliance with the complex rules can be hit with penalties or lose their government contracts.
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Human Capital Management
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What You Need to Know About the EEO Department
Employers must be mindful of these statutes, as well as State and International laws, when hiring and firing employees, offering promotions or benefits, and giving or failing to give pay raises.
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Human Capital Management
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Common HR Mistakes Made During Audits
A common practice of each company made a routine inspection of their books and financial records to ensure there are no irregularities that could affect their financial system. In addition, audits help entrepreneurs improve their financial situation and to highlight areas that require adjustment or a major overhaul to make the organization more efficient and competitive. Unfortunately, most owners of small businesses, even small and medium enterprises docheck their human resource policies, practices or results to see if they need similar changes that add value or to be more legally defensible. Neglecting the supervision of human resources professionals by a professional internal HR or an HR consultant often leads to serious mistakes avoidable.
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Human Capital Management
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Has The DHS Developed A Process For Verifying Eligibility To Work In The U.S.?
The Department of Homeland Security has developed a process for verifying work eligibility. As part of the new-hire process, employers must verify that a new hire is either a U.S. citizen or is an alien entitled to work in the United States. Verifications must be made using Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
On the form, new hires must list their status (for example, U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or authorized alien) that authorizes them to work in the United States. New hires must also present to the employer certain documents that establish their identity and authorization to work.
Link to the full article below.
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Human Capital Management
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What Employers Must Know About The Resurrection Of The I-9 Audit Process
Do not be surprised with what’s happening with Immigration Custom Enforcement. ICE Assistant Secretary John Morton said these audits may result in civil penalties and lay the groundwork for prosecuting employers who knowingly violate the law. Since the notices were issued in July, $2.3 million in fines have been assessed.
Link to the full article below.
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Human Capital Management
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Small Business Owners Feel Vulnerable to Employment Charges In a Weak Economy
The survey of small business owners found that 42 percent felt more vulnerable to employment charges because of a weak economy and recession-fueled layoffs. And 60 percent were aware of new employment laws and legislation that could maker it easier for workers to file an employment-related claim or lawsuit.
Link to the full article below.
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/small-business-owners-feel-vulnerable,1080495.shtml
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Human Capital Management
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The New Bite in Immigration Enforcement?
The mistake many business owners, employers, executives, managers, and supervisors make is to think immigration law does not affect them. Most business owners, executives, managers and supervisors will never file a visa application for a worker. But the mistake they make is assuming they do not need to worry about immigration laws.
Read the full article linked below.
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Human Capital Management
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