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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...