2017 Mileage Rate and Minimum Wage & More

2017 Mileage Rate and Minimum Wage & More

With a new year just around the corner, there are many trending topics that will impact employers, particularly those in New York, including the 2017 mileage rate and minimum wage, plus other payroll and HR issues that your business should be aware of. Mileage Rate...
Performance Evaluation Cycle

Performance Evaluation Cycle

Many people look forward to annual performance reviews the way they look forward to oil changes and tune-ups. Sure, these are standard operating procedures, but they can be a hassle and they could reveal bad news. As a result, performance reviews are often done...
New Form I-9 is Coming

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

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?

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...
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