Becky Deans 
Workplace misconduct has become a hot topic in the national media, shining a light not only on the extent of harassment taking place but also on the intolerance people are developing for it. Ignoring employee complaints or grievances can be illegal, but if how you choose to handle the situation does not hold up to … Read more
Hiring the right talent for your business is important, but conducting interviews appropriately to comply with state and federal laws is crucial. There are laws that are enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to protect applicants for any potential adverse effects that may occur during and after an interview, regardless of whether … Read more
OSHA’s primary goal is to keep people in the workplace safe from injury and illness. Whether you own an office supply store or a construction company, you must train employees on general health and safety concerns. I have listed eight areas where proactively training your employees can save you money and keep your employees and … Read more
Being responsible for the safety and well-being of your employees as well as your business is a big responsibility. Implementing a training program for managers and employees will help reduce mistakes, improve production, and create a healthy work environment. Here I will discuss the training that is required by law as well as training that … Read more
The occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) requires certain employers to keep records to identify hazardous areas, inform employees the status of the workplace safety and health, and provide data for a nationwide survey of occupational injuries and illnesses. The records are also reviewed during every OSHA consultation visit and workplace inspection. Some industries in … Read more
Employee benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans cost the company money but are attractive to potential employees. A small business on a budget can offer benefits to employees that will increase their work-life balance, making them feel loved and nurtured without realizing that it didn’t cost you anything. Below are 6 … Read more
The I-9 form is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) document used to verify a person’s identity and employment eligibility for employment in the United States. Federal law requires that a I-9 form be completed for all employees and can result in hefty fines if you don’t make sure it is filled out correctly when … Read more
Becoming complacent with the small HR tasks can leave your businesses vulnerable to state and federal penalties. Here is a list of ways to help you be pro-active to keeping your business HR complaint. 1. Check your poster wall Every employer is required to have a poster titled “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” that … Read more
Personal information about employees must be protected in a locked filing cabinet, but the security doesn’t stop there. Housing different information in different types of employee files will protect against managers, supervisors, or other authorized staff members accidentally gaining access to sensitive information. Below are the 6 types of files you should keep and a … Read more
The emotional effect of an employee’s departure may make it easy to overlook the many details that must be attended to, so it makes sense to create a checklist in advance. With this in mind, perhaps the first item to place on an employee departure checklist list is: if you don’t already have a checklist, … Read more