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| 2013-06-03 |
Feature of the MonthA key component of any HR Practices Review is ensuring that your organization is complying with laws requiring employers to hang posters giving employees notice of their legal rights. Take a few minutes this month and review HEC’s Research Report on “Required Bulletin Board Posters” to familiarize yourself with the most current information on this important topic, and then be sure that you have posted notices regarding each area of law applicable to your organization, and that the postings you have provided contain the most up-to-date information. |
| 2013-05-02 |
Feature of the MonthMaintaining accurate and well-organized records is of vital importance to the success of any organization. A comprehensive records management program affects the ease with which companies do business, may result in cost savings, and is necessary to comply with applicable law. It is also a best practice for minimizing litigation risks and preserving information critical to the company’s defense if a charge of discrimination is filed or an agency audit commences. In this month’s Featured Service, HEC provides several resources, including an updated Checklist for Maintaining Employee Files and Record Retention Requirements and an HR Practices Review Tool, for members to use in reviewing their record retention practices. |
| 2013-03-29 |
Feature of the MonthWhile HR professionals are well aware that handbook policies need regular updating, we often overlook updating other important documents and procedures. For example, when is the last time that your company reviewed its hiring practices or updated its employment application? Employers are wise to audit and update these items periodically, to ensure that they are legally compliant and capture the information you need to streamline recruitment efforts. In this month’s Featured Service, HEC provides several resources, including an updated model Employment Application and current information on legal interview questions and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, for members to use in reviewing their recruitment and hiring practices. |
| 2013-03-21 |
On March 8, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a revised Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization eligibility of employees. Revisions include formatting changes and the inclusion of additional data fields which extend the form to two pages. The new form took effect immediately and will become the only acceptable version on May 7, 2013. HEC is hosting a seminar on the new form and best practices on preparing for an I-9 audit on April 4, 2013.
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| 2013-03-14 |
On March 8, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a revised Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization eligibility of employees. Revisions include formatting changes and the inclusion of additional data fields which extend the form to two pages. The new form took effect immediately and will become the only acceptable version on May 7, 2013.
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| 2013-03-07 |
On March 8, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a revised Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization eligibility of employees. Revisions include formatting changes and the inclusion of additional data fields which extend the form to two pages. The new form took effect immediately and will become the only acceptable version on May 7, 2013. To learn more about the revised I-9, please review the following resources and plan to attend HEC’s April 4 training on “Preparing for an I9 Audit”, featuring Newton Chu with Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris.
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| 2013-03-05 |
Seventy-five percent of job candidates who submitted applications for employment over the past year failed to hear anything from prospective employers, according to a recent CareerBuilder survey conducted by Harris Interactive. This week’s Feature provides a summary of the survey’s major findings, including a showing that almost half of job applicants who experienced a lack of follow-through or inconsistencies from prospective employers were likely to forego applying for any other position with the employer.
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| 2013-02-28 |
While HR professionals are well aware that handbooks and policies need regular updating, we often overlook other important documents. For example, when is the last time that your company updated its employment application? Employers are wise to take a closer look from time to time, to ensure that this document is legally compliant and seeks the information your company needs to adequately screen applicants. In this week’s Feature, HEC provides an updated Employment Application template for members to use in revising their applications.
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| 2013-02-22 |
A goal of health care reform is to provide all Americans with affordable insurance options. Interestingly, this week’s Feature from CCH Daily Document Update suggests that employees may not be motivated to make changes to coverage based on plan cost or quality. Instead, according to a recent study by the Center for Studying Health System Change for the National Institute for Health Care Reform, most plan changes made during the study period resulted from a job transition or a change in employer benefit offerings.
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| 2013-02-14 |
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 eased the process for conversion of defined contribution plan balances into after-tax Roth accounts. This week’s Feature from CCH Daily Document Update reports on a recent study by Aon Hewitt showing that employers plan to add both Roth contribution and in-plan conversion features to their defined contribution plans in 2013.
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