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What does Equal Opportunity Employment really mean?
Equal Opportunity Employment. In simplest terms, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) means a fair opportunity is given to all people in search of work. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against an employee or applicant when it comes to race, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), color, national origin and religion. It also prohibits discrimination…
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8 Onboarding Tips for Setting New Hires Up for Success
Onboarding Tips. Onboarding is the process of helping a new hire adjust to the social and performance aspects of their new job. The more quickly and smoothly this transition occurs often times makes a measurable difference in the employee’s success in their new position. According to the Wynhurst Group, a Washington D.C. based executive coaching…
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How To Tell if You Need a Professional Employer Organization
Professional Employer Organization. As a business owner, you are responsible for an overwhelming number of tasks. Many of these tasks require knowledge and expertise in areas unfamiliar to you. Let’s be honest, this isn’t why you started your business in the first place. You started your business because of your passion and desire to build…
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The Compliant Layoff or Firing Process
Layoff or Firing Process. Following proper and compliant procedures during the layoff or firing process is essential to preventing legal trouble. Every organization should make managers aware of guidelines that will ensure legal practices. There are many laws that protect employees. For example, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) protects workers, their families,…
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Obamacare: The Real Impact on the Business Community
Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) popularly referred to as Obamacare, is a law governing how health insurance is issued in the US. Consisting of a whopping 20,000+ pages of regulations, this law has many business owners dazed and confused. Tandem HR, an HR outsourcing solution, has dedicated staff to keeping up with the employment…
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ACA and the Confusion Surrounding Reporting
Affordable Care Act. As the tax filing deadline draws near, the confusion among many employees about the required tax forms by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is evident. This is the first year Americans may receive Form 1095-C or Form 1095-B from their employers and insurance providers as evidence that the individual had Affordable Care…