by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Compliance, Human Resources, Talent Management
A background check confirms an applicants truthfulness on their application and can include verification of: identity, criminal and civil history, employment, education, licensing, motor vehicles report, and credit history. 1. The average jury verdict for negligent...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates
ADA On September 25, 2008, the President signed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADA Amendments Act” or “Act”). The Act makes important changes to the definition of the term “disability” by rejecting the...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates
By Eamon Javers, Business Week States and municipalities are responding in wildly different ways to undocumented workers. Gustavo Torres is a popular guy these days. As he walks into the storefront worker center he runs, the Hispanic men and women who fill the waiting...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates
The Stimulus Package extends emergency unemployment benefits until 12/31/09. Furthermore some states will increase the weekly benefit by $25.00 per week; states must enter into an agreement with the Labor Secretary prior to this happening!
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 4, 2009 | HR Compliance
At DAS HR Consulting we help our clients PREPARE for unemployment compensation cases. If you have a case, or cases, pending call 817-343-0066 for a complimentary consultation. Here are 10 common reasons employers lose at unemployment compensation hearings: 1. Not...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 22, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates
Download a complimentary copy of the current I-9 Form here (effective 4/3/09). This is the current Homeland Security Employment Eligibility, or I-9 form, that must be completed by all employees/employers within the first 3 days of hiring. For information regarding...