The U.S. economy has taken a bit of a hit due to the outbreak COVID-19. Businesses all over the country are experiencing disruptions and recruiting practices are being scrutinized. In response to these challenges, many employers have instituted a hiring freeze and have decided to stop all recruiting practices. Should you do the same?
As concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) heightens in the U.S., many employers are left wondering how it will affect their business. How can you help to protect yourself and your employees? Are employees entitled to certain benefits and protections if they contract the virus? How can you maintain productivity if your employees fall ill?
For many businesses diversity related initiatives began as adherence to affirmative action and social justice causes, but as new studies and research revealed the benefits of diversity in the workplace, organizations started looking at it as a means to positively impact the bottom line. The benefits of diversity and the impact it has on business cannot be ignored. Here are 5 reasons why diversity is important to your organization.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) department released a new version of the I-9 Employment Verification Form. Here is what employers need to know to stay compliant.
Discrimination and harassment claims against your company can be time-consuming, costly and embarrassing. In order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment you need to make sure that everyone is on the same page about harassment and discrimination. Having a detailed anti-harassment policy is your company’s first line of defense against claims, but it isn’t enough. Here are 5 ways to protect your company from harassment complaints.
On December 5, 2019 the IRS released a revised 2020 Form W-4, re-titled “Employee’s Withholding Certificate”. The new form allows for more accurate withholding, greater privacy for employees and has been revised for easier completion. Here is what employers and employees need to know.
