BEST PRACTICES FOR VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS
As we go further into the 21st century (pandemic notwithstanding), we need to adapt to technology and the way business is conducted now and in the future. Some of us […]
WHAT’S HOT IN HR
“Don’t bother me, it’s 4th quarter” is a phrase we hear quite frequently from October into December, and sometimes lingering into January. Fourth quarter means open enrollment, quarter-end, year-end, performance […]
MEDICAL INQUIRIES AND THE ADA
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) asking disability-related questions or requiring medical examinations, regardless of how the information is used, can be the basis for a claim or lawsuit. […]
WHAT’S HOT IN HR
Few things can stress us out as much as the word interview. Taken at its basic definition, it shouldn’t be that big of a deal. Interview – Question (someone) to […]
NEW FORM I-9 RELEASED
The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. The new I-9 has been released. Employers should start using the new form right away. There was only a minor […]
IRS RELEASES NEW FORM W-4
The IRS has released an updated Form W-4 for 2020 — now titled “Employee’s Withholding Certificate”. The form was updated to reflect changes made to the tax code by the […]
STAYING COMPETITIVE: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN 2020
As 2019 begins to wind down, employers begin looking to 2020 and beyond to plan out future initiatives – whether it be increasing sales goals, finding ways to improve customer […]
SOFT SKILLS MATTER
There’s been a lot of buzz in the HR world recently about soft skills. Employers are recognizing that certain attributes mean more than others when it comes to making decisions […]
EEOC BRINGS SUIT AGAINST EMPLOYER WHO RESCINDED JOB OFFER TO APPLICANT ON ANXIETY MEDICATION
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a Wisconsin inpatient residential health facility violated federal law by rescinding a job offer because the applicant tested positive for a prescribed […]
HIGH BUT NOT HIRED: COMPANIES PREPARING FOR LEGAL MARIJUANA
Thoran Towler, Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Association of Employers, was recently interviewed on how legalization of recreational marijuana has affected employers in Nevada. The potential legalization of recreational marijuana […]
