Category: Employment Law Compliance

  • 3 Tips for Planning a Compliant Office Party

    3 Tips for Planning a Compliant Office Party

    It’s the most festive time of the year. Based on data from 2017, almost 80% of companies throw holiday parties. But this doesn’t mean HR departments can relax on policies. The office party is a perfect storm for issues that can lead to serious backlash and even litigation. To make sure your celebration is fun…

  • Ask An HR Expert: Bystander Intervention Training

    Ask An HR Expert: Bystander Intervention Training

    Today’s question has to do with sexual harassment. Hi! I am Katie Stewart with Tandem HR. Thank you for joining me for another episode of Ask an HR Expert. Today’s question has to do with sexual harassment and bystander intervention training. People are asking, with today’s workforce climate and how it’s changing and the media…

  • PEOs are Dedicated to Providing HR Solutions

    PEOs are Dedicated to Providing HR Solutions

    More companies than ever are working and growing with PEOs Business owners are extremely aware of the potential threats to their future growth. Whether its litigation, competition, or their own employees, companies often wonder if there’s a way to spot the threat before it strikes. More companies than ever have started to turn to professional…

  • Ask An HR Expert: Employee Reference Request

    Ask An HR Expert: Employee Reference Request

    Today’s question is – How do you respond to an employee reference request? Hi everyone my name is Stella Terry with Tandem HR. I received a question recently that is very common, so I thought I would share it with the group. The question centers around employee reference request. Should you respond to them? How…

  • Ask an HR Expert: Does my business need EPLI and if so, what does this cover?

    Ask an HR Expert: Does my business need EPLI and if so, what does this cover?

    Does my business need EPLI? Hello, my name is Katie Stewart with Tandem HR. Thank you for joining Ask An HR Expert where we answer your HR questions.  Today’s question is, “Does my business need EPLI and if so, what does it cover?” https://youtu.be/eyT6l2sEyew   I’m going to answer the second question first. What does EPLI cover?…

  • HR Trends and Best Practices to Remain Compliant

    HR Trends and Best Practices to Remain Compliant

    Keeping a pulse on management, compliance, and best practices associated with your most valuable assets – your employees – is critical to becoming an exceptional workplace. Human resources (HR) encompasses a broad range of topics. Everything from recruiting through retirement is relevant to your employees. Moreover, like most things in life, HR can be significantly…

  • NCTV17 Business Connection with Liz Spencer

    NCTV17 Business Connection with Liz Spencer

    Welcome to Business Connection. I’m Liz Spencer the host of NCTV17 Business Connection. We’re on location today at Tandem HR with President and Founder, Bruce Leon, to learn how they can help your business with all your HR outsourcing needs. What is a PEO and why does a business need one? Bruce Leon: We believe…

  • Ask An HR Expert: Gender Wage Gap in Companies

    Ask An HR Expert: Gender Wage Gap in Companies

    Hi everyone, this is Stella Terry and welcome to, Ask An HR Expert. Where we answer all your HR questions. Today’s question revolves around the gender wage gap in companies.   Is gender wage gap real and if so, what can your company do to close that gap. According to PEW Research Center, women currently…

  • The Importance of Providing Sexual Harassment Training

    The Importance of Providing Sexual Harassment Training

    Sexual Harassment Roger Ailes. Matt Lauer. Bill O’Reilly. Harvey Weinstein. Kevin Spacey. Louis C.K. Mark Halperin. We’ve seen over a dozen high profile sexual harassment cases in the media over the past year. Victims began the #metoo movement in late 2017, a hashtag used on social media to demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual assault…

  • 5 Ways Your Employee Handbook Benefits Your Business

    5 Ways Your Employee Handbook Benefits Your Business

    Employee Handbook Benefits. Does your business have an employee handbook? If not, you’re not alone. Some statistics suggest that as many as three out of four small businesses don’t have an updated handbook. While they’re not legally required, providing employees with a handbook serves as simple yet detailed protection for employees and businesses alike. Employee…