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I-9 Employment Eligibility Compliance in the Time of COVID-19

Tax and Legal

We’re all alone together right now, and while so many companies are laying off or furloughing employees, some are still hiring. One thing that hasn’t changed: all employees must be eligible for employment in the United States. That’s where the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification form comes in. As part of the federal immigration regulatory process, […]

CA Spotlight: Meal and Rest Break FAQs

HR PoliciesTax and Legal

California has some of the most complicated meal and rest break requirements in the country! Miss one technical detail, and your company may be subject to penalties—under a 3-year statute of limitation for violations, this could really add up! Our meal and rest break FAQs can help you make sure you’re doing it right.

Feeling Watched? Expectations of Privacy on a Company Computer

HR PoliciesTax and Legal

Find out who might be watching what you do on your work computer.

How to Handle Employee Dishonesty

Management IssuesTax and Legal

How to combat employee dishonesty after it occurs.

When “At-Will” Employment Really Isn’t

Management IssuesTax and Legal

A few “wrong” reasons in California where terminating an at-will employee can lead to big trouble.

2012 Form W-2 Deadline (And Why You Don’t Want to Miss It)

Tax and Legal

Year-end in the office isn’t all about parties and gift exchanges. What your office should be thinking about moving in to 2013.

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The “better” way to conduct layoffs

Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]

Resolve conflict like a champ

We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]

Stop! and hire this candidate

It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]

				

		
				

					



	

		
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