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2009 Luna Awards

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 24, 2009 | DAS HR Consulting Company News

Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Luna Awards! This coveted award is for women who provide services to the construction industry. The Regional Hispanic Contractors Association had their annual award luncheon on October 15th at the beautiful Omni Mandalay...

Feds to ramp up enforcement!

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 9, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates

The U.S. Department of Labor plans increased enforcement of small-to-medium sized businesses after the September 2009 release of a 72-page report documenting what some call “rampant” violations of wage-and-hour laws by employers. Martha Neil of the ABA...

Proposed ADA Regulations Issued by EEOC

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Oct 2, 2009 | HR Legislative Updates

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) interprets the definition of a disability more broadly and expands the definition of “major life activities”. To learn more click here: Long-Awaited Proposed ADA Regulations Issued by the EEOC

Employee or Independent Contractor?

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 5, 2009 | HR Compliance

Independent contractor issue heats up! According to Andrew McIlvaine, “desperate for revenue, state and federal officials are increasingly looking at the potential mis-classification of employees as independent contractors.” Click here to read the entire...

Compliance Deadlines

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Sep 4, 2009 | HR Compliance

DAS HR Consulting, LLC wants all employers to be aware of the following compliance deadlines: 9/08/09 E-Verify: Rule requiring all federal contractors to use the federal government’s E-Verify employment eligibility system. This is Executive Order 13464 mandating...

Legislative Changes Businesses Should Watch!

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 20, 2009 | HR Legislative Updates

Retracted “no match” letters rules The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has requested the rescinding of the “No MATCH” rule. The “No Match” rules would have required employers to re-verify employees social security numbers....

10 Things All Employers Must Post

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 11, 2009 | HR Compliance, Human Resources

Employers need to check their Human Resources bulletin boards to ensure the posting notices are current. All notices should be posted prominently where both applicants and employees can readily see them. If your employees do not speak English, you may be required to...

2009 Hispanic Contractor’s Association of DFW “Construction Worker of the Year Award”

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | DAS HR Consulting Company News

DAS HR Consulting is a proud sponsor of the HCA’s coveted 2009 Construction Worker of the Year Award. Congratulations to all the finalists! Your hard work and dedication to your craft is appreciated!

Termination Checklist for Employers

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | Human Resources, Talent Management

If you answer “no” to any of the questions below, review the termination carefully. 1. Have the violations been thoroughly documented and investigated? 2. Are there facts to support the discharge? 3. Has the employee been told discharge is the next step in...

Top 3 Reasons to Conduct Background Checks

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...