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Month: November 2017
HR reminders for the company Christmas party
With Thanksgiving over, Florida businesses are turning attention to the Christmas and holiday party or luncheon in December. This annual event is just around the corner and you (Office Manager or HR Coordinator) are probably reviewing last year’s email reminder to employees that communicate the event details, proper attire and general behavio...
“Pay or Play” Tax Penalty Letters are coming by year end
Yes, Obamacare is still the law of the land (at least until the Congress changes the rules) and employers that did not come into immediate compliance will soon be receiving letters from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The agency recently announced a plan to notify employers about potential liability for a “pay or play” penalty fo...
10 fresh (but affordable) ways to Recognize Employees
Let’s face it – continuing to do the same thing, at the same time, in the same way, is boring. This is totally true for employee recognition. Classics include: employee of the month, gift certificate raffle, great parking spot, monthly lunch were all great ideas – but companies need to keep things fresh and trendy......
What is a Fitness for Duty form?
Recently, a client called to ask about an employee who had complained about a back and shoulder injury. The employee told his foreman that he did not feel that he was physically capable of performing his normal work duties as a construction laborer due to pain. He asserted that it was a workers’ compensation case......
5 tips for conducting New Hire Background Checks
More small businesses are looking to verify information submitted by applicants and conducting a criminal background check is standard practice for many companies. I hear about many small businesses that try and conduct DIY background checks by looking at local county jail websites and using free online websites, like Spokeo. This is not a best......
How to Investigate a Sexual Harassment Complaint
With the ever-expanding news of sexual harassment complaints against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and other Hollywood “A” listers, there is a national spotlight on harassment. If an allegation of harassment occurs at your organization, are you prepared to respond quickly and competently? First, almost every company should have a writt...
Florida Work Comp rates dropping in 2018
It’s final. This week, the Florida Insurance Commissioner issued a directive for workers’ compensation rates to be decreased by 9.8% beginning in 2018. His final order increased the rate reductions recommended by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). In addition, State Insurance Commissioner David Almaier asked N...
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