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OSHA 300A Forms Must Be Posted by February 1, 2019

on Jan 28, 2019 10:20:08 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Labor law Human resources

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all employers who are required to maintain the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses post a summary of the previous year’s log between February 1st and April 30th each year, even if no incidents occurred in the preceding calendar year. The summary (OSHA Form 300A) must be certified by a company executive and posted in a conspicuous location where notices to employees are customarily posted.

Answering the 3 Most Common Questions About Worker's Compensation Insurance

on Jan 25, 2019 7:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Payroll Insurance Labor law

Workers' compensation insurance, also called workman's comp or workers' comp, covers an employee's medical bills and time away from work in the event they are injured on the job. Workers comp' laws are regulated at the state level, so if you have any questions about the laws pertaining to your business, your state's department of workers' comp is the best place to start. The federal government provides an interactive map to find your state's website.

Understanding the FLSA Labor Law Poster Rules

on Jan 23, 2019 7:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Human resources Labor law

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, every private, federal, state and local government employer employing any employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act has to display a poster on minimum wage rules. Fortunately, the DOL is making it easy by providing a wide range of options and presenting versions in a variety of languages and sizes, in both black and white and color. The posters are downloadable in PDF format.

5 HR Tips for Restaurant Owners

on Jan 21, 2019 7:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Human resources Employees

A restaurant is made up of a number of components. You have the kitchen staff who prepare the meals. Your host is the first impression of the patrons. The wait staff provide both the customer service and internal communications. And, of course, strong management is the glue that holds it all together. When you're planning your restaurant's HR management structure, what does that look like? Here are some ideas to get you started:

How Employee Handbooks Help You Avoid Legal Headaches

on Jan 18, 2019 7:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Human resources Labor law

There are around 100,000 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) discrimination charges filed each year. A single discrimination lawsuit can cost a company hundreds of thousands of dollars in defense expenses and settlement or jury awards. In addition to the monetary cost, there are the significant impacts to business operations due to a workforce that is distracted by the litigation and the internal upheaval it brings with it, a loss of employee morale and the damage of the employer’s reputation in the community. An up-to-date, compliant handbook is a viable first line of defense against huge litigation costs.

Should My Business Consider Offering a Flexible Spending Account?

on Jan 7, 2019 7:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Affordable Care Act

About 74% of large employers and 23% of small businesses offer Flexible Spending Accounts for their employees’ health care. FSAs are a welcome addition to a company’s benefits package, helping employees feel that the company is invested in their good health.

The ACA and Workplace Wellness Programs: What You Should Know

on Jan 4, 2019 7:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 2 Comments | Affordable Care Act Human resources Employees

More than 45% of Americans have at least one chronic health condition, and 60% face the health concerns of being overweight or obese. This means your employees need help with their health care, and you’re in a position to provide that support.

Does My Small Business Need to Worry About ACA Compliance?

on Jan 3, 2019 11:15:37 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Affordable Care Act

There are more than 27 million small businesses in the U.S., depending on how you define “small.” The Small Business Administration (SBA) defines it as any actively-operating company with 500 employees or fewer. But their definition has changed many times over the years.

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When Managers are Uncomfortable Communicating with Their Employees: How to Help

on Dec 31, 2018 1:46:00 PM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Employees Human resources Human Capital Management

If uncomfortable managers avoid giving feedback, offering praise, showing vulnerability, providing direction, or communicating in general, they’re not helping the bottom line.