The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a directive changing the required fall protection systems for residential construction. This directive, effective June 16, 2011, requires the use of conventional fall protection systems in residential construction activities six feet or more above lower levels. Use of these systems is not currently required in residential construction.
The Safety and HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, have the knowledge and expertise to help employers comply with ever-changing employment laws. Whether the concern is safety, payroll or benefits administration, or any other human resource issue, Management 2000 provides the human resources help employers need to operate successfully. For more information about Management 2000’s human resource administration services, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
On January 11, the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released a new guide to the Form I-9 process. I-9s are required of all employers to verify the employment of each new hire, and are used as part of audits to curb illegal immigration.
The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, are experienced in the proper use and retention of I-9s. Employers can count on Management 2000 to handle all HR administration issues so they can focus on the business itself. For more information about the human resource management services Management 2000 provides, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
The owners of a concrete company in California have been charged with 15 felony charges of payroll tax evasion and workers' compensation insurance fraud. The charges are based on allegations that the company intentionally under reported wages by disguising the funds as payments made to independent contractors. This, in turn, illegally reduced the company's state payroll tax and workers' compensation expenses. If found guilty, the company would owe $230,000 in back taxes.
Without proper payroll policies, companies like this one face costly legal actions. The human resources consultants at Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, help employers avoid these problems. Whether it’s payroll, employee benefits management or human resources administration, Management 2000 provides the HR support employers need to stay compliant and profitable. For more information, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
Many employers reimburse their employees for mileage driven in an employee’s personal vehicle for business purposes. For 2010, the business mileage reimbursement rate set by the Internal Revenue Service is 50 cents per mile. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, however, these rates for the use of a car, van, pickup truck, or panel truck will rise to 51 cents per mile. Revenue Procedure 2010-51 contains additional information regarding the standard mileage rates.
Management 2000, an Indiana Professional Employer Organization, provides human resources, benefits and payroll assistance to small and medium size businesses throughout Indiana and across the country. Utilizing their vast array of HR management tools, the HR professionals at Management 2000 are able to provide effective HR strategies and support to client companies. Whether it’s current mileage rates, human resource issues, employee benefits administration or payroll processing, Management 2000 can help. For more information call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with a physical or mental disability that affects a major life activity. This is true even if the condition is not visibly apparent or is in remission. This is evidenced by a recent federal court ruling in Indiana that an employee was covered by the ADA even though the employee’s cancer was in remission at the time of the adverse employment action.
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue is legal compliance, documentation and record retention, discipline, or training, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. For more information call Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of most jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism, employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated with attendance. These issues include tardiness, sickness, personal business, family and medical leave, and disability. Developing such policies, however, can be a time-consuming task for employers.
More and more, small and mid-size businesses are relying on Professional Employer Organizations for human resources administration. Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provides the HR support these companies need. Management 2000’s HR professionals have extensive experience developing effective attendance policies as well as other HR policies and procedures. This is just one of the many ways Management 2000 can help take the administrative burden of personnel matters off employers.
For more information, contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
• Payroll and employee benefits administration. Management 2000’s employee benefits advisors can make sure companies comply with employment laws regulating payroll and benefits, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
• Recruiting and retention. The HR professionals at Management 2000 can manage recruiting and retention efforts to ensure success as well as compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Policy development. Management 2000 can develop the human resource policies and procedures needed for internal control and guidance, again in compliance with employment laws prohibiting discriminatory labor practices.
• Recordkeeping and compliance. Management 2000 can help make sure companies comply with employee record retention requirements.
For more information about the many ways Management 2000 can help your company, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recommends that companies develop workplace safety and health programs. Although OSHA does not require employers to have written safety and health programs, many states do. Creating an effective safety and health program can not only help employers reduce job-related injuries and illnesses, but also help reduce workers' compensation costs and improve employee morale.
The experienced HR professionals at Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, provide the human resources help employers need to implement appropriate safety and health programs. Management 2000 can also manage Indiana Worker’s Compensation programs, as well as Worker’s Compensation programs in other states. For more information, call Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
A fundamental principle in human resources administration is “if you don’t write it down, it didn’t happen.” Documentation is critical, in terms of evaluating employee performance as well as defending against allegations of unfair or discriminatory treatment. It may take a few minutes to document an event, but it is time well spent if problems arise in the future.
Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, understands the importance of proper documentation. The HR professionals at Management 2000 work with their client companies to ensure that documentation is timely and accurate. For more information on the HR management services provided by Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, “outside sales” employees are exempt from the overtime provisions in the Act. It would seem reasonable to assume, therefore, that pharmaceutical sales representatives who call on physicians would fall into this exempt category. The United States Department of Labor, however, disagrees. The Department recently submitted a brief in a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals case arguing that the job of the pharmaceutical sales representatives in that case was to persuade physicians to prescribe the company's products, but they did not "make sales" as required by the Act’s exemption for outside sales employees.
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations as well as other media related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals in Management 2000’s HR Department can provide guidance and support regarding payroll policies as well as other human resource issues. For more information about the many human resource management services provided by Management 2000, call (317-549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of most jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism, employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated with attendance. These issues include tardiness, sickness, personal business, family and medical leave, and disability. Developing such policies, however, can be a time-consuming task for employers.
More and more, small and mid-size businesses are relying on Professional Employer Organizations for human resources administration. Management 2000, a PEO with offices in Indianapolis, provides the HR support these companies need. Management 2000’s HR professionals have extensive experience developing effective attendance policies as well as other HR policies and procedures. This is just one of the many ways Management 2000 can help take the administrative burden of personnel matters off employers.
For more information, contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
Hiring incentives, health care reform, rising unemployment costs and new protections for employees . . .these are but a few of the current human resources issues employers must address. Many employers, especially those with smaller operations, often do not have the time or resources to effectively deal with these issues. This can result in missed opportunities or monetary penalties.
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations as well as other media related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need to develop effective HR strategies. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com for more information.
When an employee leaves a company and owes the employer (i.e for uniforms, borrowed vacation or sick time, etc.), what’s an employer to do? Unfortunately, many employers believe they can simply withhold the amount owed from the employee’s final paycheck. In most states, however, that type of withholding can be illegal.
The good new is that the HR professionals at Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, can help employers find ways to legally recover money owed them by departing employees. This is but one of the many human resource management services provided by the Human Resource Department at Management 2000. For more information call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
Most employers have numerous policies and rules of conduct for their employees. However, many either enforce them inconsistently or not at 
all. This can become a problem when an employer decides a particular employee is not performing up to expectations or demonstrates inappropriate conduct. If this employee has not been disciplined for prior infractions, or the employer has let other employees “slide” for similar infractions, any adverse action by the employer could result in litigation.
Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provides the human resources help employers need to develop and enforce appropriate HR policies and procedures. In addition, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide ongoing HR support, including supervisor training, so employers maintain the control over their workforce to ensure smooth, efficient operation. For more information on the HR management services provided by Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.
On-line social media, such as social networking websites and blogs, can be highly effective business tools for sharing ideas and exchanging information. However, they can present challenges for employers trying to balance the
responsibility to monitor and respond to employee misuse of social media with employee privacy rights. To address these issues, employers should develop and implement specific polices to set guidelines for employee use of on-line social media.
Helping employers develop effective HR practices is but one of the many services provided by Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization. The HR Professionals at Management 2000’s offices in Indianapolis, Indiana provide HR support to employers regarding a variety of HR issues, including discipline and discharge, compliance, recruiting and retention, and training. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently proposed a number of regulatory revisions. OSHA’s goal in requesting these revisions is to remove or revise requirements that are confusing, outdated, duplicative, or inconsistent. These proposed changes include a number of revisions to its "general industry" standards, which apply to most businesses.
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the Safety and HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue involves OSHA compliance, safety audits, or general HR administration, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of most jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism, employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated with attendance. These issues include tardiness, sickness, personal business, family and medical leave, and disability. Developing such policies, however, can be a time-consuming task for employers.
More and more, small and mid-size businesses are relying on Professional Employer Organizations for human resources administration. Management 2000, a PEO with offices in Indianapolis, provides the HR support these companies need. Management 2000’s HR professionals have extensive experience developing effective attendance policies as well as other HR policies and procedures. This is just one of the many ways Management 2000 can help take the administrative burden of personnel matters off employers.
For more information about the services Management 2000 provides, call (317) 549-2000, or visit the website, www.management2000.com.
Effective communication is a essential skill for safety professionals. Whether you re communicating through an internal memo, safety training or in person, its important to ensure that you re message is understood. This is just as important when you re sending a message electronically. Remember these tips when sending email correspondence:
- Write a specific subject line
- Get to the point quickly
- Use plain language
- Be very courteous
- Be professional; and
- Always include your current contact information
Your HR Administrator uses HR Strategy and HR Procedures to teach employees the proper way to communicate electronically. There are HR Resource Policies that will dictate the proper way your company would prefer you to communicate with each other. Always check your Human Resource Policies and ask for HR Support if you have any questions on this specific issue.
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued a new interpretation of compensable time for workers changing into or out of protective clothing. This changes the prior interpretation that time employees spend donning and doffing protective clothing was not compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Accordingly, employers must now compensate non-exempt employees for the time they spend changing into or out of protective clothing or equipment “required by law, by the employer, or the nature of the job.”
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue involves payroll, benefits or general HR administration, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.
Beginning in June, 2011, the Social Security Administration will begin changing the way nine-digit numbers are issued for Social Security cards.
The numbers will be chosen randomly and the first three digits will no longer designate where a Social Security card is issued. Card numbers can start with 8 in the first position, and the number 7, previously a special designation for railroad retirees and for recipients who obtain a card while abroad, will also be used to start a regularly-issued Social Security number. No card will start with 9, and the combination 666, which often has Satanic connotations, will not be allowed.
This new numbering system is supposed to last for 30 years before running into any problems.
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton Ohio, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue is legal compliance, documentation and record retention, discipline, or training, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.
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