Top 10 Mistakes in Documenting Employee Performance
Yesterday’s Advisor showed how to make appraisals work for you (and not your employee’s attorney). Today, Attorney Susan G. Fentin’s Top 10 mistakes in documenting employee performance.
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401(k) Challenges—Audit Focus for the IRS
Emergency Planning 101: Tips for Basic Preparedness
The very real possibility of an emergency in the workplace is not a pleasant thought, and planning for such situations can be overwhelming. With so many contingencies and aspects to consider, some employers may fear that their emergency planning will fall short. Here are some tips for being prepared.
Performance Reviews Should Work for You—Not Against You
Your performance appraisals can either hurt or help, says Attorney Susan G. Fentin. If the appraisal was good, but the employee was terminated for poor performance, the appraisal can show pretext; if appraisal was poor, and employee did not improve, the appraisal can show a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for termination.
Do You Use These 5 'Ps' for Effective, Quick-Take Training Talks?
Today’s Advisor suggests that for some training goals—such as refreshers after a near-miss or reminders of seasonal hazards—shorter may be better and more effective at affecting employee behavior.
Facebook Launches New App Called ‘LinkedIN’
Well, not really, but the social media giant has launched a new site that is remarkably similar to LinkedIn.
Top Ten 401(k) Compliance Issues (Also IRS’s Top 10 Audit Checks)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published details on the top 10 issues identified during examinations of 401(k) plans. These are the issues that the IRS will be focusing on when conducting an audit.
NLRB rulings have far-reaching impact on employers and policies
by Tony Puckett In December 2014, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) delivered two major edicts that affect all employers. The first speeds up the union election process so employers will have less time to respond to a petition. The second allows employees to use employers’ e-mail systems for union organizing and other protected concerted […]
Train Workers to Avoid Falls on Winter’s Slippery Surfaces
In yesterday’s Advisor, we went over the costs and consequences of winter falls in the workplace. Today, we give more precautions you and your employees can take to stay standing on slippery surfaces.
Paid leave among priorities in DOL budget proposal
A $2 billion paid leave initiative as well as millions for enforcement of laws on equal opportunity, wage and hour issues, safety, whistleblowing, and retirement security are among the priorities outlined in President Barack Obama’s fiscal year 2016 budget for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). On February 2, the DOL announced that the budget […]