Human Resoruces Help – Form I-9

Thursday, January 20, 2011 by Human Resources

FormOn 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...

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HR Best Practices – Insubordination

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 by Human Resources

In general, employees have a duty to obey direct orders and respect their supervisors' authority.  Direct insubordination or discourtesy jeopardizes productivity, harms morale, and undermines supervisors' authority. Insubordination and discourtesy can take many forms, including: 
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  • using abusive or...
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Human Resource Issues – Independent Contractors

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 by Human Resources

Employers must take care when classifying workers as independent contractors. If the Internal Revenue Service finds that an independent contractor should have been classified as an employee, it can assess the employer any or all of the following:

 

• An amount equal to 1.5 percent of wages (3 percent...

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HR Best Practices: Non-Compete Agreements

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 by Human Resources

Non-compete agreements are contracts between employers and employees in which employees agree not to compete with their employers following termination. While such agreements can offer employers significant protection, they must be drafted carefully to ensure enforceability:

 

·       Non-compete...

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Human Resource Issues - Substance Abuse

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 by Human Resources

While alcohol and drug abuse rates tend to vary over time, surveys consistently find at least 5 to 10 percent of workers admit to illegal drug use; the actual percentage is probably even higher. Employee substance abuse can have many harmful effects on an organization, including:

 

• higher...

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Provide Effective Orientation For New Workers

Thursday, March 11, 2010 by SAFETY
To keep new workers safe, employers must be very clear on performance expectations and adherence to safety requirements. For new, inexperienced, returning or transferred workers, your orientation should begin with HR support:
  • An introduction to managers, human resource personnel, supervisors and...
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Human Resources Help - Safety

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Human Resources

While many people think of OSHA – the Occupational Safety and Health Act – as governing hazardous materials and dangerous occupations, virtually every employer has responsibilities under the Act. The General Duty Clause required employers to ensure that their workplaces are free from recognized...

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New Year Review

Wednesday, December 30, 2009 by Human Resources

The New Year is a time when many look back over the prior year and contemplate both the good times and the not-so-good times. It is a particularly good time for employers to review their human resources forms and procedures and policies and consider what worked, what didn’t, and why. In most cases,...

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Services Employers Need

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 by Human Resources

In addition to helping our clients deal with specific employee relations matters, Management 2000 provides a broad range of services related to day-to-day operations. Just a few of these services include:

 
Benefits:

  • Multiple programs for medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance products;
  • COBRA...
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We fix Payroll Problems!

Monday, April 13, 2009 by Payroll Manager
One of our newest clients (Jacob) had a number of problems with being an Employer of 10. He felt that he didn't spend enough time on his core business and too much time working on tax issues, garnishment / judgment issues, banking ACH issues etc. Jacob called us and we said 'Hey we do that'!!!
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Is the Employee Free Choice Act really "free choice"?

Monday, April 13, 2009 by Management 2000
I can't help but be confused by the name of The Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).  With this act, if an organizing union has 50% + 1 signed cards, the union wins - no vote.  If the union and Company are not able to negotiate a contract, the government steps in and mandates the conditions of...Read More »

Nice short cut for the new I-9 form

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 by Management 2000

As I mentioned the other day, the new I-9 form in now in effect.  At Management 2000, we are using a version that is available through Homeland Security that has a nice feature.  It is in a writable pdf. format so that you can actually type in the information on.  This makes it MUCH easier to read...

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It's time to start using the new I-9...maybe.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 by Management 2000
You may remember that back on February 2, 2009 the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asked that we start using a revised I-9 form.  On the day that is was supposed to be effective, USCIS told us not to start using that form for a 60 day period.  The Obama administration wanted...Read More »

Increase employee productivity

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 by Andrew Zelt

Strategic Human Resources Tools and Training

  1. Implement time keeping system – ensures that employees aren’t spending extended time away from workstation.

 

  1. Smoking cessation program – this would not be fee inclusive.

 

  1. Conduct training sessions that build morale and productivity through engaged...
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