
How to Turn a Poor Performer Around
“What can I do to get an employee to improve her or her performance?” It’s a typical question asked by employers about a staff member whose performance has deteriorated over the past year. For a five-step approach to a solution,
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Time to SHOP for a Health Plan? IRS Fine Tunes the Tax Credit
The IRS recently issued proposed regulations fine-tuning the rules governing the healthcare tax credit available to certain small employers, beginning in 2014. The Affordable Care Act contains a credit of up to 50 percent of premiums for eligible employers. Keep
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Avoid Charges of Illegal Snooping
Avoid Charges of Illegal Snooping…..What if an employer looks in an employee’s desk drawer? The employee learns of this and is upset. The incident raises questions such as: Do employees have a right to privacy? What does an employer need
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New Report Explains Health Care Law Penalties for Employers
Before you know it, the January 1, 2014 effective date for many of the controversial provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the ACA) will arrive. A recent report issued by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) examines the payroll
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A Useful Guide for Enforcement Policies from the EEOC
You don’t have to intentionally discriminate against employees and job applicants to get yourself in hot water with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Practices that have a discriminatory impact, or even hint at inadvertent discrimination, can drag you into
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IRS Provides Guidance on the New 0.9 Percent Medicare Tax
Two new surtaxes are kicking in on January 1, 2013 for some taxpayers. These taxes have nothing to do with the expiring tax breaks involved in the “fiscal cliff.” The first is a 3.8 percent Medicare tax on net investment
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Why Social Media is a ‘Legal Minefield’ for Employers
When it comes to social media, employers face a variety of land mines. To protect themselves, they are advised to have a policy covering social media but the factors involved are not as simple as they might seem. This article
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Healthcare Law: Federal Guidance and Thoughts about Employers Dropping Coverage
Federal government agencies continue to release guidance about how employers must comply with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. At the same time, employers remain confused about compliance. Many are wondering whether it will be beneficial to drop coverage
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Avoiding the Accusation of Gender-Based Pay Discrimination
The subject of pay discrimination against women has gained fresh attention in the ongoing presidential election as both parties seek to woo women voters to their candidates. Pay discrimination — real or merely perceived — can create costly problems for employers,
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Equal Opportunity: It’s the Law
Equal Opportunity: Don’t take chances because it’s the law. Make sure your employee handbook describes your intent to avoid discrimination of any kind. Keep reading to find out more. Equal Opportunity: It’s the Law Does your employee handbook have this
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