by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 20, 2018 | Human Resources
The IRS has increased the standard rate that employers can use to calculate deductible expenses for operating company cars and trucks. The new rate, raised by 3.5 cents per mile to 58 cents per mile, will be effective Jan. 1,2019. Businesses can use this amount—also...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 12, 2018 | Human Resources
The IRS announced that employee 401(k) contributions for 2019 will top off at $19,000—a $500 increase from 2018—while the “all sources” maximum contribution (employer and employee combined) rises to $56,000. Plan participants who contribute to the limit...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 1, 2018 | Human Resources, Talent Management
The time for the annual office holiday party is fast approaching. As it does employers should be aware of some of the issues that can turn what should be a festive occasion into a nightmare. While allowing employees to deck the halls and trim the tree, employers also...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 5, 2018 | Human Resources
The population of the United States and its workforce will become substantially more Hispanic in the coming decades. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Hispanics represented 17.4% of the population in 2014 and that the Hispanic demographic will make a huge jump to...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 11, 2018 | DAS HR Consulting Company News, HR Trends, Human Resources
By Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SHRM-SCP, SPHR “Neurodiverse” individuals are wired differently from “neurotypical” individuals. Neurotypical individuals are considered those that do not display neurologically atypical patterns of thought or behavior. Neurodiverse individuals...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 14, 2018 | HR Compliance
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) states employers must pay employees for all hours worked. Can employers accept free work? Most private or profit organization cannot accept volunteer, unpaid labor without violating the FLSA. Volunteer labor is only allowed under...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 23, 2018 | HR Trends
The brief answers is “it depends”. The legality of no-recording policies is a hot issue with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), State Laws and the Courts. While there are no clear-cut rules or guidelines for drafting a no-recording policy that would withstand...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 2, 2018 | HR Compliance
Review the charge notice carefully. The EEOC “Notice of a Charge of Discrimination” informs you that a complaint (a “charge of discrimination” or a “charge”) has been filed against your business. It does not mean that you have...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Apr 21, 2018 | HR Trends
Research is consistently giving us insights into the realities of today’s workplace. Below are some shocking statistics about today’s organizations. A study by CareerBuilder.com shows 58% of managers said they did not receive any management training. This statistic is...
