HR Compliance
Utilizing HR Metrics to Illustrate & Enhance Human Resource's Contribution
Human Resource Departments have traditionally been concerned with the processing of transactions and administrative functions – often with little or no objective data to provide them feedback on:the effectiveness of their HR processesor the contribution that these processes are making to the organization’s business strategyHowever, many senior corporate executives are no longer satisfied with this scenario...
Aligning Your HR Strategy with Your Business Strategy
A business strategy is the course of action which assists your workforce in achieving specific business objectives. It is the plan leadership implements to secure a competitive position in its market. A people strategy serves as a lever through which organizations can rally their employees around a unified, forward-looking visionThe HR function, more than functions, engages in and affects the operation and ..
Navigating Paid Family And Medical Sick Leave Laws: A New Era in 2024
When federal law has left gaps (or gaping holes) in the leave landscape, states and localities have bridged those gaps by passing their own leave laws. In recent years, more and more cities and counties have moved forward with providing entitlements, like sick leave, within their own jurisdictions in the absence of – or sometimes in addition to – a more broadly applicable law at the state level. ..
What HR Must Know About Protecting Confidential Information
There is no doubt that people on the outside…and inside… of your company are looking to access critical confidential information. Some people simply mishandle and expose it. Failure to protect this information can result in lost customers and clients, regulatory fines, lawsuits, brand damage, and more. HR professionals and other managers are privy to salaries, financial information, health insurance i..
Marijuana: Compliance and Safety in the Workplace
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), studies suggest specific links between marijuana use and adverse consequences in the workplace, such as the increased risk of injury or accidents. One study among postal workers found that employees who tested positive for marijuana on a pre-employment urine drug test had 55 percent more industrial accidents, 85 percent more injuries, and 75 percent grea..
2024 Independent Contract Rule by DOL Has Become a Deadline for March 11, 2024! Audits by Department of Labor (DOL) and the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) are Creating Havoc for Employers!
Learn How Misclassifications Can be a Legal Nightmare for Employers!The new independent contractor rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could spark an increase in misclassification lawsuits and make businesses less likely to hire gig workers, according to some legal experts.The final rule restores an earlier standard that required companies to weigh a variety of economic factors together to determin..
2024 Payroll Tax Update: New Forms and Requirements Explained
This webinar is designed to help the participant to know updates for 2024 necessary to stay in compliance with the IRS. Did you know that penalties for information returns have been updated and can cost your company money if W-2s and the required ACA forms are still required? Or that the IRS has implemented the requirement that employers report the Sick and Family leave wages paid to employees and..
A Guide to Limit and Reduce U.S. Customs Duties
This webinar will provide a range of strategies for effective management and reduction of customs-duty costs.Areas Covered How U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) assesses duties on imports, looking at tariff classification, valuation, and special duty regimesWays to minimize duty payments through customs protests, litigation before the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), free-trade agreements, pr..
A Primer on FLSA Wage and Hour law: Exemptions, Compensable Time, and More
This is a broad overview of complex law. The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law that applies to most employers in America. Even if the business might not be covered, many employees may still be covered. We will address who is covered by this law, which employees are “exempt” from the law, and recordkeeping requirements. Many employers pay employees a salary and mistakenly believe that they do not nee..
ADA Accommodation and Compliance: What Should the Process between Employer and Employee Should Look Like?
This webinar explores the issue of what should the process be between employer and employee when trying to accommodate individuals with disabilities while complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Areas Covered What is an employer’s obligation to provide a “reasonable accommodation”Why should the employee initiate the request for accommodation?When requesting a reasonable accommodation what should..
Addressing Odors and Hygiene Problems in the Workplace: Legal and Practical Tips and Traps
Few situations are as uncomfortable for an employer as dealing with workplace hygiene issues. Poor hygiene can have a negative effect on clients, customers, and co-workers. It is important for an employer to respond appropriately when presented with these situations.Good hygiene practices in the workplace are vital for every worker, in any business. And it’s not only about making the right impression, that’..
Advanced Project Management tips and best practices for Human Resource Professionals
Refine your organizational skills to keep your projects on time, on budget, and target. You've learned the basic techniques of project management. You've mastered the planning, executing, reviewing, and revising skills making the difference between success and absolute failure. You are good at getting the different players and stakeholders to provide information or direction and to show up for important mil..
Aligning HR Strategy with Business Goals: A Roadmap to Success
The dynamic business landscape of today demands more than traditional HR practices. To succeed, organizations must strategically align their HR strategies with overarching business goals. The topic of "Aligning HR Strategy with Business Goals: A Roadmap to Success" delves into the critical intersection of human resources and organizational strategy. This roadmap guides organizations toward achieving not onl..
Aligning Your HR Strategy with Your Business Strategy
A business strategy is the course of action that assists your workforce in achieving specific business objectives. It is the plan leadership implements to secure a competitive position in its market. A people strategy serves as a lever through which organizations can rally their employees around a unified, forward-looking visionThe HR function, more than functions, engages in and affects the operation and e..
Artificial Intelligence and Productivity Improvement: How Can HR Improve the Bottom Line
Generative AI can automate manual and repetitive tasks, freeing up human resources for more complex and creative tasks. Understanding how and where generative AI fits into your workflow is key to harnessing its abilities.One way of doing this is splitting your day-to-day activities down into categories and then looking at AI solutions for each of those groupings. Here are some general examples of what activ..