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New Form I-9 is Coming
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the new Form I-9 is coming and will be available by November 22, 2016. They have advised that employers can continue to use the current form until January 21, 2017. After that date, the...
Progressive Discipline Before Termination
Terminating employment always comes with risk, even when it’s done for good cause. You can reduce this risk by using progressive discipline before termination. As its name suggests, progressive discipline involves a progression of disciplinary actions with escalating...
Prior Workers’ Comp Claims – Can You Ask an Applicant?
Q: Are we allowed to ask about an applicant’s previous work-related injuries and prior workers’ comp claims during an interview? A: No, an employer may not ask about work-related injuries or workers’ compensation history in an interview. Asking about injuries may...
