A job offer letter should try to contain the right combination of professionalism, optimism, information and, of course, relevant disclaimers. Court cases such as Williams v. Computer Resources, Inc., 851 P.2d 967 (Idaho 1993) show the importance of proper wording in a job offer letter. The date of a job offer letter can be very important as well. When writing a job offer letter, be sure to consider these five key elements:
- At-Will Employment
- No Annual Pay Rate
- Job Offer Details Beyond Pay
- Generalized Language
- Professional Review
Get further details on each of these elements by listening to 5 Key Elements in a Job Offer Letter in this month’s HRCast, a recording provided by our team of HR Pros and available exclusively on MyHRSupportCenter. This information will help you the next time you write a job offer letter and guide you in deciding if you should send a job offer letter to all new hires.
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On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, landmark legislation reforming health care in the US. While this newly enacted law will affect healthcare insurance coverage for millions of workers, many companies are wondering what is to be expected. Some of the elements of the law will not take effect for a few years, but other features will become effective almost immediately. Small business owners need to consider a number of provisions and implications.
What are the implications of a company’s size? Which provisions are effective this year? Which provisions are effective in later years?
To learn the answers to these questions and much more, be sure to read the featured article by the HR pros at MyHRSupportCenter, The Impact of Health Care Reform on Small Businesses. If you’re not yet signed up or would like a free trial of MyHRSupportCenter, contact Vision Payroll today.
Employers must constantly navigate a minefield of state and federal wage and hour laws. Effectively avoiding common employer pitfalls could save your business thousands of dollars every year. How do you determine which workers should be classified as independent contractors and which as employees? What is the difference between exempt and non-exempt? How should employers deal with employees who work without supervisory authorization?
You’ll learn the answers to these questions and much more, including the potential impact of the multi-agency Misclassification Initiative from the 10 Ways to Avoid Wage and Hour Pitfalls in this month’s HRCast, a recording provided by our team of HR Pros and available exclusively on MyHRSupportCenter. These tips include information on the impact of state laws on wage and hour pitfalls as well as additional valuable information.
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Many employers have real concerns about avoidable expenses resulting from employee damage to company property. Some employers have specific policies requiring employees to reimburse for the damages often in the form of payroll deductions or a deduction from the employee’s final paycheck. A common question, however, is whether or not such a workplace policy is appropriate.
Does it matter if the damage was accidental or caused by gross negligence, dishonest or willful acts (i.e., theft), or intentional misconduct? Does the employer need written authorization to make the deduction? What is the impact of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act?
To learn the answers to these questions and much more, be sure to read the featured article by the HR pros at MyHRSupportCenter, Making Employees Pay for Damaged Company Property. If you’re not yet signed up or would like a free trial of MyHRSupportCenter, contact Vision Payroll today.
Business owners should be proactive in confirming work eligibility before hiring a new employee. Compared to dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, internally addressing issues right up front is a lot easier. The Form I-9 is the form used to verify that an employee is eligible to work in the United States. Many employers have questions about the Form I-9. Is it better to prepare the Form I-9 before an employee starts work or after? Which sections should be completed and by whom? Can you request too much documentation? Should the completed I-9 Forms be kept in the personnel files?
You’ll learn the answers to these questions and much more from the Top Ten I-9 Tips in this month’s HRCast, a recording provided by our team of HR Pros and available exclusively on MyHRSupportCenter. These tips include information on preparing, reviewing, and storing I-9 Forms as well as additional valuable information.
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Last December, President Barack Obama had authorized to deploy more than 30,000 troops for military service which would impact a greater number of employees and their employers. Earlier in October, President Obama had signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes provisions expanding military leave entitlements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by broadening the “qualifying exigency” leave and military caregiver leave that became effective in January 2008.
Do you know what qualifying exigency leave is and which employees are eligible? Are you familiar with military caregiver leave and how the benefits to employees have been expanded? Have you completed the action items needed to update company policies and your employee handbook?
If your answers to these questions make you realize there’s work to be done, be sure to read this month’s featured article by the HR pros at MyHRSupportCenter, Expanded Military Leave and the FMLA. If you’re not yet signed up or would like a free trial of MyHRSupportCenter, contact Vision Payroll today.
There were many changes in employment laws during 2009 with more anticipated for 2010. These changes require employers to review and establish new company Employee Handbook policies to address emerging workplace issues. Is a handbook required in 2010? What are the risks of having an out-of-date handbook? Do you understand the importance of the following in making your handbook more relevant to your company and its employees?
- The Basic Elements
- The Business Relevance
- Employee Communication
You’ll learn much more about how addressing these three areas make your handbook more relevant in this month’s HRCast, a recording provided by our team of HR Pros and available exclusively on MyHRSupportCenter.
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2009 is quickly coming to a close and many small business owners and executives like you are reflecting on the performance of the current year and already planning for 2010 and beyond. With the recent economic challenges and the myriad of employment law changes, businesses have been taking a much closer look at their existing workforce. As you assess new best practices to help advance the goals and success of your company, consider how strategic HR plays a key role.
There are three keys questions concerning strategic HR that must be addressed. They are:
- What is Strategic HR?
- Where Does Your Business Stand in Terms of Strategic HR?
- How Can You Apply Strategic HR to Your Small Business Environment?
To learn more about how the answers to these questions can help you implement a strategic HR program in your business, be sure to read the featured article by the HR pros at MyHRSupportCenter, A Little Strategic HR for Bigger Business Success. If you’re not yet signed up or would like a free trial of MyHRSupportCenter, contact Vision Payroll today.
During this flu season, especially with H1N1 in mind, many employers are concerned with how to properly prepare for potential pandemic illness debilitating their employees and their business. There are three important areas employers must consider when preparing their action plan for dealing with pandemic outbreaks at work.
You’ll learn much more about these three areas in this month’s HRCast, a recording provided by our team of HR Pros and available exclusively on MyHRSupportCenter.
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The holiday season brings great opportunities to celebrate – Thanksgiving, New Year’s Day, and the company holiday party! While some companies have decided to forego company-sponsored festivities due to increasing liability and costs, your company can still host a great event if you consider the following tips:
- Assess the Liability
- Communicate Casual and Careful
- Promote Policies and Practices
- Prepare the Disaster Plan
- Take the Lead
To learn more about each of these areas, be sure to read the featured article by the HR pros at MyHRSupportCenter, 5 Tips to Playing It Safe when Planning Company Events. If you’re not yet signed up or would like a free trial of MyHRSupportCenter, contact Vision Payroll today.
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