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I-9 Forms for Seasonal Employees

Last Updated October 21st, 2022
in Recordkeeping Question of the Week

We have employees who return to work for us each summer as seasonal employees. Do I need to complete a new I-9 for them?

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Who’s Using Your EAP

Last Updated October 21st, 2022
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

What do I need to know about EAP use in order to better share this new resource with employees? Learn more in our Question of the Week.

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Rating Employees On Safety

Last Updated October 21st, 2022
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

Rating employees on safety starts by having a company whose beliefs, attitudes, practices are concerned with minimizing workplace hazards.

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OSHA 300-A Log

Last Updated October 21st, 2022
in Health, Safety & Security Question of the Week

I know I am supposed to take my OSHA 300-A log down on April 30. How long do I have to keep it after I take it down?

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Paying Interns – Primary Beneficiary Test

Last Updated October 21st, 2022
in Benefits & Compensation Question of the Week

Review the Department of Labor's (DOL) Primary Beneficiary Test for assessing if you must pay your interns.

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FMLA Expiration and COBRA

Last Updated October 21st, 2022
in Benefits & Compensation, HR Compliance Question of the Week

It is common for employee coverage eligibility to expire after 12 weeks of leave under FMLA and any other required leave.

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Work-Life Balance Has Become Work-Life Integration

Last Updated October 12th, 2022
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

Adopting a work-life integration approach to your work environment just might be the key to attracting and retaining your best employees.

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