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·        Use only UL-approved electrical decorations and extension cords.

·        Inspect all lights and cords before use.

·        Keep your tree and other decorations away from heat sources.

·        Water your tree frequently to prevent its drying out and becoming a fire hazard.

·        Turn off tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

·        Keep candles away from trees, curtains, decorations, and flammable liquids.

·        Place candles where they can't be tipped over by children or pets.

·        Never leave candles unattended, and make sure they are extinguished throughout the house before going out or going to bed.

·        If you use a fireplace or wood stove, protect from sparks with a screen.

·        Never dispose of wrapping paper, ribbons, or gift boxes in the hearth.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, has experienced Safety and HR professionals who can help employers keep employee safe at home and at work. Conducting safety audits, reviewing HR procedures and policies and providing HR management training are just a few of the ways the HR department at Management 2000 help employers maintain a safe workplace. For more information about all the human resource management services Management 2000 provides, 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.

According to a BNA survey, there is a greater likelihood this year that employers will give employees holiday gifts and bonuses, sponsor end-of-year holiday parties and company-wide celebrations, and increase participation in charitable activities than last year. Employers with such plans, however, must take certain precautions. These include ensuring that alcohol consumption is monitored and that gifts/bonuses are given on a non-discriminatory basis. 

Management 2000, an Indiana Professional Employer Organization, provides the human resources help employers need to plan holiday activities. With human resources support from Management 2000’s HR professionals, employers can provide worry-free holiday cheer to employees. For more information about how Management 2000 can help develop effective human resources practices, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.      

If it hasn’t already, snow will soon be falling in many parts of the country. Following are some safe snow removal tips employers can share with employees to help avoid injury, both on and off the job. 

·           Stretch for a couple of minutes before shoveling to loosen up back, shoulder, neck, arm, and leg muscles.

·           Pace yourself as you shovel to prevent overexertion.  Start slow and give yourself a chance to warm up.  Once you are warmed up, maintain a steady  pace to reduce stress on your body.

·           Lift smaller amounts when snow is heavy and wet.

·           Breathe in while lifting and out while throwing.

·           Keep your feet shoulder width apart for balance.

·           Hold the shovel close to your body for better leverage and less strain.

·           Push snow rather than lifting it when possible, especially when the snow is heavy.  For example, push snow to the edge of walkways and then lift and throw it.  This way you avoid continual lifting and you don't have to throw snow as far.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, has experienced Safety and HR professionals who can help employers develop effective safety policies. By conducting safety audits and providing HR management training, these professionals help employers keep their employees safe and injury-free. For more information about all the human resource management services Management 2000 provides, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.

There may be times when discipline or termination of an employee who has filed a worker’s compensation claim is warranted, just as it would be for any other employee. Employers facing this situation, however, must not underestimate the legal risks involved. In addition to rights under state law, a worker’s compensation claimant may be covered by the ADA, FMLA, or similar state laws. Employers who fail to recognize these potential problems can face significant legal consequences.

Assisting employers with worker’s compensation, as well as other human resource issues, 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 HR policies and procedures, compliance, recruiting and retention, and training. For more information about human resource management services from Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.       

Employers with employees in multiple states must take care to comply with each state’s employment laws. For example, Illinois and Kentucky require employees to have 24 consecutive hours/one day of rest during a calendar week, but Indiana does not. Monetary penalties for each employee denied this day of rest can be imposed on the offending employers.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization based in Indiana has the human resource management tools to identify employment laws in every state. With these tools, the HR professionals at Management 2000 help employers develop effective and legally compliant human resource policies and procedures. To learn more about the human resources help Management 2000 provides, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.  

While holidays are fun and exciting, they can also create stress and anxiety. Not only can this create problems at home, it can negatively affect a worker’s ability to do his or her job well. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a company-sponsored program for employees that provides counseling and referral services to employees with a wide variety of personal problems. In addition to stress, anxiety and depression, these problems can include:

• marital problems, domestic violence, divorce, child care, and elder care;

• legal and financial concerns;

• addictive behaviors, such as substance abuse or gambling;

• the death or terminal illness of family members or close friends;

• eating disorders; and

• career-related difficulties, such as job relocation.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, knows that effective EAPs can not only help employers improve employee attendance and morale, they can also lower both turnover costs and employer health care costs. The human resource professionals at Management 2000 provide comprehensive HR advice regarding EAPs, as well as other human resource policies and procedures. For more information about the human resource management services provided by Management 2000, 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.     

Daylight-saving time in the United States ends at 2 a.m. November 7, when clocks should be turned back one hour. This time change may result in questions about overtime pay rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employers should observe federal rules for late-shift employees who are scheduled for early morning work because they will be on the job an extra hour after clocks are set back.  Compensation is required under the FLSA for covered employees who work this extra hour.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, utilizes a variety of HR management tools and resources to stay abreast of issues affecting its client companies. The HR professionals at Management 2000 understand the human resource issues employers face and know how to develop an appropriate HR strategy to address them.  For information about the services Management 2000 provides, visit www.management2000.com or call (317) 549-2000.  

A recent survey indicates that many companies are increasingly concerned that top-performing employees will leave for better-paying jobs as the economy improves. Accordingly, more and more employers are realizing the critical importance of compensation-related retention strategies to keep these key employees.  

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana Professional Employer Organization have the HR management tools to help employers develop effective compensation and retention strategies. Using local industry wage data, Management 2000’s human resources consultants can develop an effective retention plan tailored to an employer’s specific needs. For more information on how Management 2000 can help resolve this and other human resource issues, visit www.management2000.com or call (317) 549-2000. 

Many people think that back injuries are a result of a single event, such as lifting heavy or awkward objects. Many back injuries, however, result from relatively minor strains that occur over time. When back muscles or ligaments are injured from repetitive pulling and straining activities, the back can become weak, making additional injuries more likely.

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, has experienced Safety and HR professionals who can help employers address this and other human resource issues. By conducting safety audits and providing HR management training, these professionals help employers keep their employees safe and injury-free. For more information about all the human resource management services Management 2000 provides, 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.  

In today’s economy, many organizations are focused on getting the best return on investment for their compensation dollars. While rewarding employees for longevity is common, employers can see greater value from concentrating limited funds on the best-performing employees. 

Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, has experienced HR professionals who can help employers develop effective compensation strategies.  Management 2000’s HR Department has a variety of HR management tools to analyze industry pay standards and develop performance management systems linked to compensation.  For more information on this and other HR management services, call Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit its website at www.management2000.com.  

Turnover can be expensive, and have a significant impact on a company’s profitability. Although many factors could be involved, poor hiring decisions often result in high turnover. Understandably, employers want to fill vacancies as quickly as they possibly can. Unless each candidate is properly evaluated, however, chances are that, if hired, he/she will either become dissatisfied and leave or not be able to perform at the level expected and be let go. 

The human resources consultants at Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, have the HR management tools and resources to help you implement an effective hiring process based on your specific needs. From developing job descriptions and/or interview guides, to training on effective interviewing techniques, to background checks and testing, Management 2000 provides the human resources help to help you “turn around your turnover.”  for more information, contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or through its website, www.management2000.com.

Every company whose employees have E-mail access should have a policy on E-mail use. This policy should include the employer’s right to monitor E-mails. Additional tips employers should consider are including E-mail in document retention programs, limiting information in E-mails to facts rather than exaggerations, speculations and insults, and having in-person conversations to discuss sensitive situations. 

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indianapolis, Indiana understands the need for effective human resource policies. The experienced HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the HR support employers need for an HR strategy that addresses E-mail use and other human resource issues.

For more information about the HR management services provided by Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com.

One of the many costs of doing business is maintaining Worker’s Compensation coverage for employees.  Employers can help control this cost by maintaining sound HR procedures and policies. This includes appropriate safety rules that are communicated to employees, posted throughout the work site and uniformly enforced. 

Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, has the HR professionals who can help employers develop and enforce such rules. With extensive knowledge and HR management tools, Management 2000’s HR Department provides the advice employers need to create effective safety compliance and other HR strategies. Call (317) 549-2000 or visit www.management2000.com for more information.   

Whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors is an important human resources issue and litigation in this area is likely to increase in the future. Recent cases indicate, however, that the courts do not have a uniform approach to the independent contractor analysis. While the National Labor Relations Board consistently applies a 10-factor test of independent contractor status, federal courts disagree on the test to be used or the factors to be emphasized.

As is true with most employment litigation, these cases may take years to resolve and the cost to employers can easily be six figures. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization in Indiana, constantly monitors court cases involving human resources issues.  With this information, the HR professionals in Management 2000’s HR Department can provide guidance and support regarding employee classification as well as other human resource policies and practices. For more information about the many human resource 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 9^th 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. 

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.