Guest Contributor: Stephanie R. Thomas, Ph.D. As 2011 draws to a close, we naturally start to think about what the coming year has in store. We wonder about the new opportunities – and challenges – 2012 will bring. In past years, I’ve predicted increases in employment-related litigation. This year, the watchword is “Regulation”. Reducing Barriers [...]
“Tis the Season to be Jolly”, or so they say. While we turn to eggnog, gingerbread cookies and a cozy fire to forget our troubles, our dedicated politicians, employment lawyers and government legislatures never rest! Just when you were ready to get out and start caroling down the streets, along comes the Employment Grinch to [...]
In November, 2009, U.S. Major Nidal Hasan killed 13 people and injured dozens more on a US military base in Fort Hood, Texas. More than two years later, the Defense Department classified the shooting as “workplace violence”. While this has caused a stir in the political world (with Republicans decrying the classification as putting political [...]
With 2012 almost upon us, we thought it was time to review the new payroll and tax limits for 2012. There are numerous 2012 tax updates, so the chart below is only meant as a guide. Be sure to consult with your accountant or Human Resources Outsourcing firm for more information. Below is a summary [...]
Continuing with our detailed analysis of proper recordkeeping practices, we now turn to the various human resources documents requiring maintenance, discuss exceptions to standard recordkeeping practices and the penalties for negligent recordkeeping. I-9 Forms The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) bans the employment of illegal aliens. Employers must complete an I-9 form, the Immigration [...]
Recordkeeping plays an integral role in the human resources administration of any company. A wide range of information about employees must be preserved to comply with federal and state laws, defend employment decisions when the need arises and facilitate efficient and effective management of human resources. As a general rule, ensure that records are stored in [...]