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Pregnancy Discrimination Action (PDA) Questions Answered!

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 29, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources, Talent Management

1) May an employer require a pregnant employee who is able to perform her job to take leave at any point in her pregnancy or after childbirth? No. An employer may not force an employee to take leave because she is or has been pregnant, as long as she is able to...

What Is a Progressive Discipline Policy?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 22, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management, Training

A progressive discipline policy is one that has a clear progression of disciplinary actions that will be taken when an employee violates the work rules. For example, a typical progressive disciplinary policy might include steps like this: Verbal warning – A...

What is the difference between an HSA and HRA?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 15, 2014 | HR Compliance, Human Resources

Confused between HSA and HRA? Consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs) typically combine a health insurance plan with a tax-advantaged account that enrollees can use to pay for medical expenses—most commonly a health savings account (HSA) or health reimbursement...

Tennessee is the first state to pass workplace bullying law!

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 8, 2014 | HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources

Anti-bullying legislation continues to gain momentum in state legislatures, with Tennessee becoming the first state to pass anti-bullying legislation. June 17, 2014 Tennessee made law the Healthy Workplace Act. This law right now just covers state and local government...

Base Salary Forecast for 2015

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 1, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management

U.S. workers can expect a median base salary increase of 3 percent in 2015 across all main employee categories and most industries, still below pre-recession levels, according to separate research findings by pay consultancy Hay Group and WorldatWork, an association...

Using the “F” word = Fired! Termination Tips for Employers

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 25, 2014 | Human Resources

Here are five critical termination tips for employers Do not terminate on the spot or in public Oftentimes the supervisor terminates an employee when they are angry and state “that’s it, you are out of here-now!” On the spot terminations are not appropriate for...

New COBRA Notices!

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 18, 2014 | HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources

The Obama administration announced updates to model notices that employers must provide to employees, informing workers of their eligibility to continue health care coverage through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Most employers do not...

Are You Bullied at Work? 27% of U.S. Workers Say Yes!

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 11, 2014 | Human Resources

According to a 2014 National Survey report by the Workplace Bullying Institute, 27% of U.S. workers are either experiencing abusive conduct at work now or did so in the past, and 21 % have witnessed someone being bullied at work! That means a total of 65.6 million...

Top Rated Employee Benefits for 2014

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 3, 2014 | Human Resources, Talent Management

What are the top rated employee benefits for 2014? Benefits make a real difference in attraction and retention of applicants and employees. Here are the highlights of the HR Daily Advisor 2014 Perks Survey of over 2000 employers: The #1 perk is paid holidays Also in...

What Can Be Done with Tattoos in the Workplace?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 28, 2014 | Human Resources

Did you know according to a Harris Poll (2012) that 1 out 5 adults have a tattoo? Visible tattoos have caused some organizations to adopt policies that prohibit or place restrictions on tattoos and other body art (piercings, etc). Organizations are concerned with...