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Understanding Employee Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding Employee Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide

Employers and human resources professionals must navigate the complexities of employee contracts. These documents not only formalize the employment relationship but also outline the expectations and responsibilities of both parties....

Understanding Employee Contracts: A Comprehensive Guide

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Creating Compliant Employee Handbooks: Your Essential Guide

Creating Compliant Employee Handbooks: Your Essential Guide

The employee handbook is not just a set of rules, but a crucial tool for any organization. It serves as the cornerstone for establishing clear workplace norms and expectations, guiding...

Creating Compliant Employee Handbooks: Your Essential Guide

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Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) officially became effective on June 27, 2023. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released its definitive rules for enforcing this legislation on...

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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HR Guide: Navigating the Process of Employee Termination

HR Guide: Navigating the Process of Employee Termination

Navigating the delicate process of employee termination requires tact, empathy, and meticulous attention to detail. The following tips provide a guide to managing terminations, emphasizing the importance of preparation, clear...

HR Guide: Navigating the Process of Employee Termination

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The ADA: Your Responsibilities as an Employer

The ADA: Your Responsibilities as an Employer

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) represents a landmark moment in the history of civil rights. As an employer, understanding and adhering to the ADA is not just a legal...

The ADA: Your Responsibilities as an Employer

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ASD Inclusion: Key to Workplace Diversity

ASD Inclusion: Key to Workplace Diversity

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It impacts and causes difficulties in social interaction, including verbal and nonverbal communication. Those with ASD also often engage in repetitive and...

ASD Inclusion: Key to Workplace Diversity

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Navigating the New DOL Overtime Pay Rule: A Guide for HR Professionals

Navigating the New DOL Overtime Pay Rule: A Guide for HR Professionals

The Department of Labor (DOL) Overtime Pay Rule coming in April will change overtime pay. Most notably, the DOL wants to increase the minimum salary needed to avoid overtime pay....

Navigating the New DOL Overtime Pay Rule: A Guide for HR Professionals

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Ghosting in Recruitment: A Guide for HR Professionals and Job Seekers!

Ghosting in Recruitment: A Guide for HR Professionals and Job Seekers!

Let's chat about a topic we've all encountered but might not discuss enough: ghosting in the hiring process. You know the drill – someone just vanishes during the recruitment cycle...

Ghosting in Recruitment: A Guide for HR Professionals and Job Seekers!

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Essential Health Benefits in Marketplace Plans

Essential Health Benefits in Marketplace Plans

Marketplace health insurance plans provide a comprehensive range of essential health benefits. These benefits ensure individuals have access to necessary and varied medical services. Here are the 10 essential benefits...

Essential Health Benefits in Marketplace Plans

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Next-Level Interviewing: Capturing Top Talent with Advanced Techniques

Next-Level Interviewing: Capturing Top Talent with Advanced Techniques

The application phase is over, and the interviews are on the calendar. You're ready to use the same behavioral interview questions that have been in rotation for the past five...

Next-Level Interviewing: Capturing Top Talent with Advanced Techniques

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Creating Your HR Department: Comprehensive Beginner's Guide

Creating Your HR Department: Comprehensive Beginner's Guide

Establishing a new HR department can be overwhelming, yet it's an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to your organization's strategic goals. This guide is designed for new HR professionals, and...

Creating Your HR Department: Comprehensive Beginner's Guide

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Breaking Barriers: Pay Equity in the Workplace

Breaking Barriers: Pay Equity in the Workplace

Fair and equal pay is both a moral imperative, and a legal requirement across many jurisdictions. Therefore, it must stand at the forefront of organizational priorities. Let’s delve into the...

Breaking Barriers: Pay Equity in the Workplace

Decoding Recruitment: Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings

Decoding Recruitment: Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings

People often interchange the terms 'job descriptions' and 'job postings'. But these documents serve distinct purposes in the hiring process. While both are essential for talent acquisition, their differences are...

Decoding Recruitment: Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings

Crafting a Workplace Drinking Policy: 6 Essential Ideas

Crafting a Workplace Drinking Policy: 6 Essential Ideas

Company events, like parties and team-building retreats, help employees bond and create a sense of community at work. However, amidst the festivity, there are some pitfalls that can disrupt company...

Crafting a Workplace Drinking Policy: 6 Essential Ideas