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What Are Unemployment Voluntary Contributions?
Publishedin HR Strategy
HR Question: What are unemployment voluntary contributions? Can this benefit our company? HR Answer: Before we dive into voluntary contributions, let’s first address unemployment insurance. The US Department of Labor (DOL) explains that unemployment insurance is a federal-state program that is financed through federal and state employer payroll taxes. Typically, according to the DOL, employers must […]
Federal Employment Poster Requirements for On-Site and Remote Workers
Last Updatedin HR Compliance, Recordkeeping
HR Question: I keep receiving notices that I need to order new posters to meet federal employment poster requirements. Many of my employees aren’t in the office regularly and those that are don’t look at the posters or any of the compliance documents we are required to distribute. What’s the risk if we don’t post […]
Steps Toward a Successful Recruitment Process
Last Updatedin Recruitment
HR Question: I understand that we’re living in a “candidate’s market,” which means I need to be both efficient and effective when recruiting for new talent. I want to know what best practices are to create a strong candidate and brand experience. What steps should I take to build a successful recruitment process? HR Answer: […]
What Are The Top 5 Commonly Missed Records In Employee Files?
Last Updatedin HR Compliance
For human resources professionals, there are many things you simply have to get right in order to protect your organization, and recordkeeping is one of them. Employee files, also known as personnel files, are a key component of the recordkeeping process for any organization. They provide a written history of each employee’s tenure with an […]
Do I Have To Pay Employees for the Company Holiday Party?
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation, HR Compliance
HR Question: Our organization is hosting our annual holiday party, and we’re trying to answer a question – do we have to pay our employees to attend? HR Answer: It’s that time of year again – the holiday season is here! And with this season come parties and events designed to celebrate this festive time […]
How To Limit Liability At Your Company Party
Last Updatedin HR Compliance
HR Question: We’re looking forward to hosting our company holiday party to celebrate our accomplishments this year. While we want this to be a fun celebration, we also want it to be responsible. How can we limit liability at the company party, especially if we’re considering serving alcohol? HR Answer: The holidays are here, and […]
Marijuana in the Workplace
Last Updatedin Health, Safety & Security
HR Question: Now that Issue 2, legalizing recreational marijuana in Ohio, has passed, what does it mean for my employment policies? Does this mean my drug-free workplace policies are no longer valid? How should I navigate marijuana in the workplace? HR Answer: Medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in September 2016, and retail sales began […]