All employees hired in the United States must fill out a Form I-9 to prove they can legally work here. The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided a list of documents that will acceptably establish an employee’s identity and employment...
Q: What action can we take when an employee refuses to sign the employee handbook? A: First things first, talk to the employee about why they don’t want to sign the handbook. There may be an easily resolved misunderstanding about what their signature on this document...
Few things are more frustrating for employers than finding out that a new hire oversold their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The employee looked great on paper and appeared confident and competent in the interview, but when it came to doing the basic duties of the...
Many businesses have initiated a Job Reference Immunity policy, restricting the nature of information that may be provided about current and former employees to third parties. While it is at times tempting to feel obligated to provide detailed information regarding a...
Independent Contractors have been a common addition to many organizations for years, but have increased in use over the past several years as companies have shed their staff headcount. Independent Contractors are secured either directly and work in a 1099 capacity or...