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HUB Certification

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

June was an exciting month for DAS HR Consulting — we received our HUB certification and attended the 2009 Procurement Connection Seminar and Expo in Austin. The Statewide Historically Underutilized Business Program, or HUB, provides opportunities for...

Recession jobs – hope for both employees and employers!

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

If you are someone who wants to pursue another profession or career, during this recession–THERE IS HOPE! The following job openings are projected to grow between 2006-2016! Here are the top 25 fastest-growing occupations and number of potential positions: 1....

5 Things Successful Employers Do During a Recession!

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

Being in a recession can be scary for employers AND employees. Here are 5 proven tips that work in a recession: 1) Have weekly meetings with all employees to share the state of the company; employees want to help but can’t if they do not have information! 2) ...

Americans with Disabilities Act

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates

ADA On September 25, 2008, the President signed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (“ADA Amendments Act” or “Act”). The Act makes important changes to the definition of the term “disability” by rejecting the...

The Divided States Of America

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates

By Eamon Javers, Business Week States and municipalities are responding in wildly different ways to undocumented workers. Gustavo Torres is a popular guy these days. As he walks into the storefront worker center he runs, the Hispanic men and women who fill the waiting...

Unemployment Benefits Extended until December 31, 2009

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Compliance, HR Legislative Updates

The Stimulus Package extends emergency unemployment benefits until 12/31/09. Furthermore some states will increase the weekly benefit by $25.00 per week; states must enter into an agreement with the Labor Secretary prior to this happening!

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Legislative Updates

The Stimulus Package signed by President Obama changes COBRA.This requires employers to pay a 65% subsidy toward health care coverage premiums for up to 9 months; employers can deduct those costs from their Social Security and Medicare taxes. This means individuals...

Participative Management Essential During Recession

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

4/7/2009 By Steve Taylor, SHRM Participative management practices such as quality circles, self-directed work teams and clear, two-way communication might be seen as methods of recovering economic health, but in an atmosphere of uncertainty, those practices have been...

Obama E.O.s that affect Federal Contractors

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Legislative Updates

4 executive orders signed by President Obama affect federal contractors, and have compliance requirements 1) New COBRA legislation retro to 2008 to subsidize 65%. Notices must be completed by 4/18/09. 2) Americans with Disabilities Act amended with an expanded...

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2009

by Dr. Di Ann Sanchez | Aug 6, 2009 | HR Legislative Updates

GINA will limit an employer’s ability to obtain genetic information as a part of a disability-related inquiry or medical examination. For example, it would prevent employers from obtaining family medical history or conducting genetic tests of post-offer job...