Would you be prepared if the DOL came knocking on your employment door?
The best way to avoid a potential employee lawsuit is to conduct an internal HR audit. Internal audits don’t have to create fear rather they should provide a comprehensive review of your current policies, procedures and strategies. They can be done by yourself or directed by your HR Professional.
My Car and Home are Insured but is my Income?
I bet with almost certainty most people can agree their home, contents and car are covered by insurance. It might be a question if the deductible is $500 or $1,000, but it would be easy to find. What about the ability to pay for all the things? Can YOU say your ability to earn an income is covered?
Get Positive – Lifestyle tips for busy professionals!
Almost half the year is over. Maybe you haven’t met your goals. Summer is here and you’re pulled from all sides with work and feeling guilty or wishing you could spend more time doing fun things. Or maybe you’re stressed because you’re thinking so far ahead and, yes, in 6 months it will be Christmas again!
Communicating Summer Dress Code Expectations and PTO Guidelines
With the changing of seasons comes changes in the workplace along with changes in summer dress code. This is the time of year when employees typically stretch the dress code policies to try new styles and wardrobe trends. Consistent and uniform enforcement not only reduces potential liability exposure, but also prevents the slow deterioration of your dress code policy in the workplace.
Credit Report Errors: A Most Un-Fun Surprise
Recently, a colleague of mine and her husband experienced what it’s like to find out you have a credit report error… the hard way. She is hoping her experiences will allow others to see the importance of staying on top of keeping a clean credit report and how simple it can actually be. Read on for her story!
Company stock in your 401(k)? What Retirement Investors Need to Know
Owning company stock in your employer-sponsored retirement plan is not necessarily a bad thing. Company stock can potentially help employees profit from a company’s success and even provide tax benefits. But holding company stock can present unique risks, particularly if the stock allocation represents a large percentage of your total retirement plan assets. (more…)