2020 was the year that HR was required to react to the unexpected, but it’s now time to plan for the known challenges in the coming year. 2021 is the year that HR will be on the front lines dealing with employment law related compliance, including enforcing COVID-19 safety rules, crafting policies that support working …
Read full articleOn January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an “Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety,” which requires the Department of Labor (“DOL”), acting through its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), to issue new COVID-19 workplace safety guidance for employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act within two weeks of the date of …
Read full articleCompliance is both a main area of concern and focus for employers. Compliance in the world of HR simply outlines the process of defining policies and procedures — but it is by no means simple. Staying up-to-date on federal, state, and local laws and regulations are becoming increasingly difficult as we continue to endure shifts throughout …
Read full articleEmployee handbooks are a key component of a business’s ability to function properly. Communication is key, and having an employee handbook highlights essential information — from policies and procedures to holiday schedules, to defining everyday team expectations. They establish your company culture. HR Affiliates believes your employee handbook should encapsulate your values and brand voice, …
Read full articleCompliance management is a task that is ongoing — once you’re in compliance with one law, another standard arises and you’re called to make revisions and accommodations. Though compliance is by no means simple, the management process can be simplified. With new compliance laws constantly arising, it is important to stay up-to-date — and doing so …
Read full articleAs states nationwide prepare to reopen their businesses for operation, it’s essential that business owners review current policies and procedures to instill consistency, structure, and compliance. As a business owner, you should have plans to revisit your policies and consider making the necessary accommodations to encourage a smooth transition. Without policies and procedures, your business …
Read full articleEmployee handbooks are a key component in maintaining a successful business. Without a compilation of procedures, policies, and workplace conditions, your company is at risk for breaking compliance laws and leaving employees in a grey area when it comes to legal issues that may arise. Your employee handbooks shouldn’t be a cookie-cutter guide, but rather …
Read full articleWithin the last decade, outsourcing has become a leading trend in human resources. Among the major benefits of outsourcing human resources is saving your business loads of time and money. Staying in compliance with the most up-to-date laws and regulations shouldn’t be up to you as a business owner to manage. As an HR company, …
Read full articleLast month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeted over 3,000 businesses for I-9 audits, with 5,000 more businesses likely to get audited. ICE sent out hundreds of Notices of Inspection (NOI) to employers as a “silent raid.” In the wake of the current political climate, we stand beside you to ensure no errors are made …
Read full articleThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) declared that employers are required to report pay data from 2017 and 2018 payrolls, which must be broken down to sex, race and ethnicity. To put this in simpler terms, pay data reflects how much an employer paid their employees of different ethnicities and sexes. This report emerged from …
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