Benefits of Hiring Independent Contractors
Does your organization hire only permanent employees? Or does it use a mix of employees and independent contractors? Or perhaps you rely solely on independent contractors and have no permanent staff?
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ALL Employees Must Wash Hands Before Going Back to Work
When it comes to workplace hygiene, who’s cleaner: men or women? The answer may not surprise you, but it will make you think twice the next time you’re in a restroom.
What is the Healthcare Exchange and How Does It Affect Your Organization?
The individual healthcare exchange is a topic that was originally the focus of a lot of controversy—not the least of which was a result of its initial slow implementation. But now that we’re a year into using the exchange, let’s take a closer look at what it is and how it affects employers.
What Does ‘Play or Pay’ Mean?
It’s a common misconception that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that large employers provide health insurance for employees. The regulations actually don’t mandate that; instead, the regulations state that employers make a choice: They can choose to offer coverage that meets at least the minimum standards OR they can choose to pay a penalty. […]
The Cardinal Way
I’m a St. Louis Cardinal lifer so, for most Major League baseball fans out there, you probably assume I’m insufferable. (You may be right.) Still, don’t look for me to apologize that we’re in first place, have been for pretty much the entire season, and boast the best record in baseball. The postseason is upon […]
Who Is Subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Regulations?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes requirements to protect and help consumers maintain both their health insurance and their privacy. Some of the main provisions include:
Is Your Dress Code Discriminatory?
Employers have many reasons for implementing standards that regulate employee appearance. The primary reasons include:
Millennial Workforce Is Driving Corporate IT Strategies, Says Randstad Technologies
According to a new study by Randstad Technologies and IDG Research Services, two-thirds of IT leaders say they have or are formulating a plan to address Millennials’ technology needs. IT executives across the country report the surge of Millennials in the workforce is reshaping business environments and driving IT departments to adapt their infrastructures with […]
Good Hiring Decisions Are Critically Important
Perhaps it should go without saying that making good hiring decisions is critically important to a business’s success. But yet, even though it seems like an obvious statement, many organizations still shortchange the process, especially in times when job applicants are plentiful. Doing that can be a big mistake and can have far-reaching effects. Let’s […]
What Is the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act?
While Title VII of the Civil Rights Act already prohibits gender-based discrimination, including pay discrimination, there was an unfortunate problem created by a court interpretation back in 2007. Namely, the courts decided that the original pay decision was what started the statute of limitations to bring a claim—not the ongoing unfair pay. This all came […]