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How to Report New Hires & Terminated Employees
Do You Know How to Report New Hires? Bringing on a new hire is an exciting time for both employer and employee. While the onboarding process can be cumbersome at times, one requirement that can’t be overlooked is new hire reporting. Learn how to report new hires in your business through our series of common…
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Ask an HR Expert: Anti Harassment Training in Illinois
Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart and I am with Tandem HR. Today’s question is: What are the new requirements in 2020 for harassment training in the State of Illinois? If you do business in the State of Illinois you’ve most…
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2020 HSA Limits Set to Moderately Rise
Health Savings Account Limits Set to Moderately Rise in 2020. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) just released the Health Savings Account (HSA) limits to take effect on January 1, 2020. The changes are outlined in the table below compared to the 2019 HSA limits. [table id=15 /] Here is a link to the IRS ruling.…
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How Important Is an Updated Employee Handbook?
Your Updated Employee Handbook Questions Answered – Why, How, and How Often The company handbook plays a vital role in business practices. A handbook also serves as a guide for office protocol and needs to be routinely updated. Operating without an updated employee handbook leaves both the business and its employees vulnerable. Stay tuned for…
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A Business Owner’s Guide to Hiring Seasonal Workers
How to Create a Plan for Hiring Seasonal Workers. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for breaking sales records. As consumers prepare for the holiday shopping season, so are retail giants. Target is projected to hire 130,000 seasonal workers for the 2019 holiday season, while UPS is looking to hire about 100,000.…
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Illinois Employers Prepare for Legalization of Marijuana
Marijuana laws have been changing rapidly over the past few years in the United States. Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker recently signed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, making Illinois the latest state to approve recreational marijuana use. Beginning on January 1, 2020, anyone over the age of 21 is allowed to possess, use, purchase,…
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Ask an HR Expert: Legalization of recreational marijuana
Today’s question is: “How will the legalization of recreational marijuana impact employers and what should be done differently with drug testing programs?” Hello and thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. My name is Katie Stewart, M.A., PHR, CLRL with Tandem HR. The question we’re answering today is “How will…
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Successful Exit Strategies for Disgruntled Employees
Terminating an employee is tough and can be emotional for both the employee being terminated and the manager performing the termination. When you suspect an employee may be disgruntled or have a strong reaction to the separation, the stakes are even higher. Managers and employers need to ensure the safety of all employees. The best…
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How Businesses Can Handle Unique HR Situations
HR… Requesting Your Presence – 4 Unique HR Situations The relationship a business has with its employees is full of ups and downs. Not all instances are unique HR situations. For example, the hiring process is a common scenario where HR is often present. They ensure all paperwork is correctly filled out and that the…
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Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?
I happen to outsource many items, like dry cleaning, home repairs, lawn care and the education of my children. I will admit that some things on my outsourcing list are hassles, but the reality in all cases is that my outsourcing partner will simply do a better job. In fact, I would say that wrinkle-free…
Category: Employment Law Compliance
