by Chris Schrader | Jun 14, 2013 | Blog, Human Resources
Most all of us have had the unfortunate experience of giving offense to another person and regretting it the instant the words left our mouths. And if it happened in a flash of anger and high emotion on both sides, the regret may not materialize until passions have...
by Chris Schrader | Jun 13, 2013 | Affordable Care Act, Blog, In The News
Can ERISA preclude the ability of an employer to redesign their workforce mix to avoid cost exposure under the ACA? Perhaps. ERISA Section 510 of ERISA makes it unlawful to interfere with employee benefits and protects the right to both present and future benefit...
by Chris Schrader | Jun 12, 2013 | Blog, Human Resources
The new I-9 form went into required use on May 1. If you are still using the old form, please stop immediately as you are exposing yourself to fines. HERE is the new form if you don’t have it yet. Please be aware that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
by Chris Schrader | Jun 11, 2013 | Blog, Human Resources
Troll the web for tips for HR professionals and you’ll soon see articles and posts speaking of the stress that goes along with the role. Attend an HR conference of any size and I guarantee there will be a concurrent session on stress management. They will generally...
by Chris Schrader | Jun 10, 2013 | Affordable Care Act, Blog, Human Resources, In The News
The most common reaction to the June jobs report released last Thursday is ” ho-hum”. Unemployment edged slightly up, but job creation was better than expected. All in all, OK. But reporting is missing the forest for the trees from my point of view....
