Mar 24, 2015 | Consulting Services
Q: We are planning to bring on some unpaid interns. Do interns need to fill out I-9 forms? A: According to the Department of Homeland Security, I-9 forms are only required for employees, not unpaid interns. When taking on an unpaid intern, however, we urge employers...
Mar 18, 2015 | Consulting Services
Employees who turn in late timesheets can be a challenging problem for employers. It is the employer’s obligation to pay employees on the established payday regardless of whether a timesheet has been submitted. Unfortunately, there is no exception to the law that...
Mar 11, 2015 | Consulting Services
Employers have become well-attuned to the importance of selecting job candidates that are qualified and will fit well with the organization’s culture. Prior to extending an offer of employment to a viable candidate, background check best practices are to use a...
Mar 9, 2015 | Consulting Services
Do you know what the job search market looked like in 2014? 8,000,000 applicants found their job on Twitter. 93% of recruiters are likely to look at a candidate’s social media profile. 43% of job seekers have used their mobile device to engage in a job search with 7%...
Mar 4, 2015 | Consulting Services
Although workplace bullying may be a new concern for some employers, others are all too familiar with its perils. Before we discuss facts of bullying, let’s look at its role in the workplace today. While bullying is not only a company culture issue, it is also a major...
Mar 2, 2015 | Consulting Services
The IRS recently issued a notice that provides transitional relief to small employers who provide reimbursement for employee health insurance purchased by individuals on the marketplace. With that relief, however, the IRS also clarified that the new interpretation...
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