by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 3, 2012 | Training
Did you know that 20 percent of a manager’s workweek is devoted to dealing with employee conflict? Whether it’s a case of petty gossip or a full-blown argument, such disagreements result in low morale, poor decision making, angry employees, expensive...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 31, 2012 | Human Resources, Training
SHRM Essentials® of HR Management- TCC Corporate Training Center at Alliance, Texas Registration ends September 28, 2012. If you’re new to human resources or need to strengthen your employee management skills, this program is for you! Learn the basics of HR to improve...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 18, 2012 | HR Compliance, Human Resources
Can you require an annual physical? An alcohol test? A prescription list? Generally, NO, NO, and NO! All employers should be aware of the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance on Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations which has very strict guidelines for these...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 11, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
President Obama has enforced the DREAM Policy through an executive order ceasing deporting undocumented youth and ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to grant them employment authorization. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, this will impact up to 1.4...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 3, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
For years background checks have played a vital role in determining safety and security for all employees in a workplace. Now employers may have to indicate why they did not hire an applicant with a criminal record. April 2012 the Equal Employment Opportunity...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jul 1, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates, Human Resources
Many businesses can now resolve past worker classification issues at a low cost by voluntarily reclassifying their workers. Better yet, they don’t have to wait for an IRS audit to do so. By prospectively reclassifying workers, making a minimal payment and meeting a...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 20, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
The state of Maryland is the first to enact a media password law, signed by Gov. Martin O’Malley, on May 2, 2012. This new law prohibits employers from requesting the social media passwords or accessing the social media accounts of prospective and current employees....
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 10, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expanded tax credits for hiring veterans and the credit for employer-provided health care coverage can provide tax savings to eligible small businesses when they file their 2012 federal income tax returns. Expanded Tax Credit for...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jun 1, 2012 | DAS HR Consulting Company News
After presenting at the 2012 SHRM Talent Management Conference last May I was interviewed by Rebecca R. Hastings, SPHR, an online editor/manager for SHRM. To attract, retain and engage Hispanics and Latinos, employers need to understand the common—and...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | May 1, 2012 | Human Resources
Strategic planning is a process that helps companies focus on how to succeed for the future. Every company, large or small, should participate in the strategic planning process at least every three years. This planning will help you, your customers and employees...
