Human Resources

Handling an Employee EEOC Claim

Formed in 1965, The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) administers and enforces federal laws against workplace discrimination. Job applicants and employees may not be discriminated against based on color, religion, race, sex, national origin, age (over 40), disability, or genetic information.  So what happens when an employee files an EEOC claim against your company?  The EEOC will investigate the

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How to Profit When Losing an Employee: Exit Interviews

Every business hopes to inspire the kind of loyalty and motivation that leads to a lifelong employee-employer relationship like those enjoyed by generations past.  Today’s changing marketplace has the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that the average worker only stays with one company an average of 5 years.  With that kind of turnover rate, your

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When Human Resources and Outsourcing Come Together

We’ve seen even the best HR professionals driven to a point of exasperation as the growth of their company has outpaced their team’s ability to keep up with their growing responsibilities. The beauty of outsourcing is that isn’t necessarily all-inclusive. A company can partner with an HR organization to ensure they remain current on all the latest federal

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Human Resources and Outsourcing: Understanding Intermittent FMLA

Two workers sit in the company break room, discussing a recent crisis one is experiencing. “Kate” was recently diagnosed with migraines, and has gotten to the point that she doesn’t have any more time off. “Allie” comforts her but doesn’t know what to say. Kate mentions that her boss offered her FMLA, but she doesn’t

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The Facts on FMLA

FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) entitles employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job protected leave for family and medical reasons with continuation of any active health insurance.  Eligible employees are entitled 12 workweeks in a 12 month period for the following: Birth of a child/to care for a newborn within one year of

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