by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 9, 2012 | Talent Management
Firing employees is never an easy task for employers but there are some situations where you MUST FIRE them immediately! First, if the employee committed a crime against your company such as proven theft and/or selling illegal drugs. Second, you must reduce your staff...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 9, 2012 | HR Legislative Updates
The Internal Revenue Service has announced cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for retirement plans and other benefits for 2012. This marks the first notable adjustment to the limits since 2009. 2011 Limits 2012 Limits...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 9, 2012 | DAS HR Consulting Company News
A nonprofit youth development organization (which asked to be kept anonymous due to the nature of the issues involved) had grown quickly over the past ten years, providing services to thousands of youth per year. But they had never put the necessary Human Resources...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Jan 9, 2012 | DAS HR Consulting Company News, Talent Management, Training
Attracting, Retaining and Engaging the Hispanic/Latino Workforce Workplace Application: This session will highlight/describe the challenges facing employers with a Hispanic/Latino workforce. This session will teach you about the Hispanic/Latino workforce and HR...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Dec 2, 2011 | HR Compliance
Mark your calendars today to make sure you don’t miss any of these important HR deadlines! Date Compliance Requirement 06/30/2010 Mental Health Parity: New regulations on providing parity for employees enrolled in group health plans who need treatment for mental...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 20, 2011 | Human Resources
Did you know a properly written job description can protect your company? In order to comply with various employment laws, it is critical your job description is compliant. Please enter your email address below and click submit to download your free template! Free HR...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 15, 2011 | Human Resources, Talent Management
According to Ricardo Torres, a former high-ranking union official: “Salting is the practice of sending in union members into a non-union workplace in an attempt to launch an organizing campaign towards an election. Salting is commonly done with the intent of going...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Nov 1, 2011 | HR Compliance
Start 2012 by Being Prepared for the Federal Mandatory New Hire Notices REQUIRED for ALL Employers! Below, please find the annual notices and documents you MUST provide your employees! Medicare Part D Notice: Employers whose health plans contain prescription drug...
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 15, 2011 | HR Compliance
The Internal Revenue Service says that it will allow businesses that have misclassified workers as independent contractors to reclassify workers with only a small penalty. Regulators say that they will be much more vigilant of employee misclassification in the future....
by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 1, 2011 | HR Legislative Updates
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) clarifies and strengthens the Veterans’ Reemployment Rights (VRR) Statute and is monitored by the Department of Labor. USERRA protects civilian job rights and benefits for veterans and...
