Company Policy Series – Anti-Violence Policy Sample The purpose of the Anti-Violence Policy is to promote and maintain a work environment that is free from any form of threats, stalking, abusive behavior, or any acts of violence against employees, visitors, and clients, and to communicate the consequences of violating these standards. The following is […]
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What can I ask an applicant in an interview? What should I avoid?
Bona fide occupational qualifications are generally a safe harbor for any type of topic, including age, conviction record, and so on. Otherwise, here are some basic do’s and don’ts:
How to Maintain a Responsible Workplace
Hostile Workplace Environment Harassment. People who learn about this type of harassment are often surprised about what can constitute it. This type of harassment may be direct or indirect, intentional or not. It exists whenever the perpetrator’s words, actions or body language contribute to creating an uncomfortable working environment for its victim. Again, it is […]
Parental Involvement in K-12 Education Act – A Summary
Colorado Employers – Parental Involvement in K-12 Education Act – Summary Beginning in August 2009, both public and private employers in the State of Colorado who, similar to FMLA regulations, have 50 or more employees, are now required to provide unpaid leave time to non-supervisory and non-executive level employees for attending parent teacher conferences and/or […]
FMLA Considerations for Business Owners
More FMLA caveats to consider for businesses required to comply with FMLA: The Department of Labor may issue a new regulation requiring businesses with employees eligible for FMLA protection to extend those benefits to gay employees. A decision is pending as of late June 2010. More to come…. Businesses can determine whether or not Workers Compensation […]
FMLA and Employer versus Employee Notification
If an employer is aware that one of their employees has a serious medical condition, and that employee is FMLA eligible, should the employer provide that employee with FMLA certification paperwork or let the employee request it? The answer: the employer should provide the employee with the required certification paperwork. If the employee in question […]
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DIY HR?
In the past 10 years of talking with business owners about their Human Resources, I have found that most of them practice some form of Do It Yourself HR. When a problem comes up with an employee, they go online and search for a solution. They waste hours and sometimes days of prime business production […]
Communicating Employee Benefits
Let’s face it, Happy Employees=Positive Company Results Employee job satisfaction can go a long way in the success of your business. Company benefits are a big part of the package provided to your employees to use for recruitment, retention and an overall sense of career fulfillment. You invest in your employees with both time and […]