The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently proposed a number of regulatory revisions. OSHA’s goal in requesting these revisions is to remove or revise requirements that are confusing, outdated, duplicative, or inconsistent. These proposed changes include a number of revisions to its "general industry" standards, which apply to most businesses.
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the Safety and HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue involves OSHA compliance, safety audits, or general HR administration, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.
Just because your company is not subject to FMLA because of its size (less than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius), that doesn’t automatically mean you will not be required by law to provide some types of medical leaves. If you have 15 or more employees, the “reasonable accommodation” provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may dictate that you provide unpaid leaves in certain situations. For example, a diabetic employee may have periodic insulin imbalances that require medical attention and absence from work. Or an employee diagnosed with cancer may need to miss a few days’ work for treatment several times during the year. Depending on the circumstances, particularly the length/frequency of the absences and the medical condition involved, it may be a “reasonable accommodation” to excuse these absences, even if the employee has no sick time/PTO available.
Employment decisions involving employees with medical conditions are often complex and a variety of issues must be considered. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, has the HR management tools to assist employers with these difficult decisions and keep them in compliance with the ADA as well as the multitude of other federal, state and local employment laws.
For more information about how the HR professionals at Management 2000 can help resolve human resource issues, call (317) 549-2000 or log on to www.management2000.com.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of most jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism, employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated with attendance. These issues include tardiness, sickness, personal business, family and medical leave, and disability. Developing such policies, however, can be a time-consuming task for employers.
More and more, small and mid-size businesses are relying on Professional Employer Organizations for human resources administration. Management 2000, a PEO with offices in Indianapolis, provides the HR support these companies need. Management 2000’s HR professionals have extensive experience developing effective attendance policies as well as other HR policies and procedures. This is just one of the many ways Management 2000 can help take the administrative burden of personnel matters off employers.
For more information about the services Management 2000 provides, call (317) 549-2000, or visit the website, www.management2000.com.
Whatever training aid you choose for your presentations, don't let it steal your show. For example, instead of repeating whats on a PowerPoint slide, use the slide to only reinforce an important point. Go where the class takes you. Instructors who are not very familiar with their topic tend to use the presentation tool as a crutch. They don't pay attention to the class dynamics, such as dealing with questions as they arise. The worst thing a presenter can say is, " hold on to that question and we will address it later". If someone has a question it is imperative that you make every effort to answer it immediately, by doing so you are not only showing your knowledge for the subject, but you are helping someone learn, that is what the presentation is intended to do.
If you choose not to answer the question right away you are creating a needless Human Resource Issue. Your Human Resource Management Service deals with situations that may arise out of this action. The HR Professionals are very well versed in HR Strategy and HR procedures and are a part of your company to lend their HR Support in such a situation, HR Best Practices along with HR Management Training can help the speaker with any problems that may arise.
Effective communication is a essential skill for safety professionals. Whether you re communicating through an internal memo, safety training or in person, its important to ensure that you re message is understood. This is just as important when you re sending a message electronically. Remember these tips when sending email correspondence:
- Write a specific subject line
- Get to the point quickly
- Use plain language
- Be very courteous
- Be professional; and
- Always include your current contact information
Your HR Administrator uses HR Strategy and HR Procedures to teach employees the proper way to communicate electronically. There are HR Resource Policies that will dictate the proper way your company would prefer you to communicate with each other. Always check your Human Resource Policies and ask for HR Support if you have any questions on this specific issue.
The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has issued a new interpretation of compensable time for workers changing into or out of protective clothing. This changes the prior interpretation that time employees spend donning and doffing protective clothing was not compensable under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Accordingly, employers must now compensate non-exempt employees for the time they spend changing into or out of protective clothing or equipment “required by law, by the employer, or the nature of the job.”
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue involves payroll, benefits or general HR administration, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a detailed enforcement strategy entitled "Plan/Prevent/Protect." This initiative will require various subunits of the DOL (specifically OSHA, MSHA, OFCCP, and WHD) to propose regulations requiring employers to develop plans for identifying and remedying legal violations and risks to workers. Employers will then need to implement the plan and make sure that the objectives of the plan are met on a regular basis.
Ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws can be a daunting task for employers. However, employers cannot afford to ignore these legal requirements. Management 2000, a PEO with offices in Indiana and Ohio, has knowledgeable HR professionals who provide the human resources help employers need to comply with these laws. From audits, to developing effective HR procedures and policies, to training, Management 2000 takes the burden of employment law compliance off employers.
Cognitive behavioral methods are essential for sustaining lasting change related to safety,health and Enviormental improvement, for both management and employees. One of the cognitive techniques that's been proven effective is called visualization. You Can use visualization to teach people safe strategies. Have them visualize safe practices and their outcomes. Such internal preparation allows people to evaluate potential and their outcomes. Such internal preparation allows allows people to evaluate potential events and consequences for themselves and others.
Human Resource Management Services also deals with this kind of training using HR Procedures and HR Strategy to advance the employees learning skills. With the proper HR Management tools and HR Support the employee is taught to evaluate their ability to put themselves in positive situations. The HR Professionals collect as much information as possible to show the employee their progress. Using HR Management Training, HR Procedures and HR Strategy's has shown that this type of visualization technique is very successful in promoting safety.
Employers need to be sure that the candidate they hire for a particular position meets the requirements for the job. These requirements may include, among other things, a certain level of education or job experience. The sad truth is that some candidates lie on their resumes and/or applications. A thorough background check can help employers verify that candidates are as qualified as they claim.
However, as is true with so many human resource issues, employers must be careful when conducting background checks. In some cases, the Fair Credit Reporting Act may apply; in others, state privacy laws may limit the information that can be accessed and used. In all cases, employers must be cautious and not consider impermissible information.
The good news is that employers don’t need to struggle with this issue. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, is experienced in all aspects of background checks. Whether it involves level of education, work experience, credit checks, criminal history, or driving records, the HR professionals at Management 2000 have the HR management tools to conduct accurate, legal background checks. For more information about HR support from Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or log on to www.management2000.com.
During the annual inventory,your plant may be getting"cleaned" in areas normally overlooked. This can be a gold mine-or a landmine-for safety. This is a great chance to uncover hazards that have been lurking beneath the surface throughout the year., such as unlabeled chemicals, worn or broken fixtures, extension cords, etc... But you can only take advantage of these discoveries if you're physically present and have specially asked your lead people to bring these items to your attention.
Finding old Employees Records and such would be a function of your Human Resource Management Department, With HR Support and HR Strategy involved in the annual inventory, they can show you the HR Best Practices and lend HR Support to items that may require Human Resource Help to deal with the Human Resource Issues. HR Professionals will work along side your safety department to make the most of your inventory.
Employers that discipline or terminate employees for legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons may still find themselves facing discrimination or other legal challenges to the decision. The best way for employers to protect themselves in these situations is to remember – Document, Document, Document!
Even if a jury disagrees with a company’s decision to discipline or terminate an employee, or may think that the decision was in error, as long as the employer genuinely believed the truth of their stated, non-discriminatory reason for the decision, the employee will be unable to prove discrimination. The most effective way to support an employer’s genuine belief is complete, contemporaneous, and objective documentation of the employee actions and statements on which the decision is based.
Helping employers develop effective HR practices, is but one of the many services provided by Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization. The HR Professionals at Management 2000’s offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton Ohio provide HR support to employers regarding a variety of HR issues, including discipline and discharge, compliance, recruiting and retention, and training.
Beginning in June, 2011, the Social Security Administration will begin changing the way nine-digit numbers are issued for Social Security cards.
The numbers will be chosen randomly and the first three digits will no longer designate where a Social Security card is issued. Card numbers can start with 8 in the first position, and the number 7, previously a special designation for railroad retirees and for recipients who obtain a card while abroad, will also be used to start a regularly-issued Social Security number. No card will start with 9, and the combination 666, which often has Satanic connotations, will not be allowed.
This new numbering system is supposed to last for 30 years before running into any problems.
Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton Ohio, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue is legal compliance, documentation and record retention, discipline, or training, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.
Complacence can be one of the biggest detractors from workplace safety, leading to inattention and injuries. Challenge workers regularly to remain safe on the job. You can do this with incentive programs,individual goal setting or safety awareness campaigns. Its also a good idea to reinforce group training in individual on-the-job situations. Individual work instructions are very effective when delivered immediately in response to an unsafe workplace.
Your Human Resource Management Service can help you with this goal setting by using H R Management Tools to accomplish workplace safety. By using H R Management Training to teach individuals to always stay aware and safe on the job. There are many Human Resource Polices that can be put in place by H R Professionals which can help with complacence, inattention and awareness. H R Professionals deal with this type of action quite frequently by using HR Strategy and HR Support to allow them to identify the issue and allow HR Professionals to apply HR Procedures to eliminate the issue.
In a recent BLR poll, employers agreed that the worst mistake a candidate can make is arriving late. The next two worst interview mistakes a candidate can make are being poorly dressed/groomed and knowing nothing about the company/organization. If applicants make a mistake in an interview, it may cost them a chance of being hired. However, if an employer makes a mistake during the hiring process, it could lead to serious legal consequences.
Employers need to be aware of federal, state, and municipal laws that determine what is unlawful in pre-employment inquires. The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address this, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 can develop appropriate HR strategies for employers to use during the hiring process. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000, or through their website, www.management2000.com for more information.
How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organizations? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To engage and gain the commitment of management,you must first identify what you truly value and your own level of commitment to that vision.
HR Professionals within your company can lend HR Support along with HR Strategy to get your plan moving down the right path. With the use of HR Best Practices you can fine tune your plan. HR Management Training goes along way in getting your plan noticed and implemented by management. With the use of basic Human Resource Practices and input from Human Resource Consultants you can have the HR Support and HR Strategy to keep your safety plan headed in the right direction. So if you are having problems getting your plan in use by your organization, don't forget to always include Human Resource Management Services and the HR Professionals for support.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently said it plans to update recordkeeping rules on a number of issues, including worker classification. As part of this initiative, the Wage and Hour Division plans to propose new recordkeeping rules for employers this August. In addition, the Division is considering a proposal to require employers to notify workers of their rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act and to provide them with information regarding hours worked and wage computation.
Employers cannot afford to ignore changes in labor and employment laws and regulations. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton Ohio, constantly monitors federal and state laws and regulations related to human resources administration. With this information, the HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need for compliance. Whether the issue is legal compliance, documentation and record retention, discipline, or training, employers can count on Management 2000 for accurate, timely advice. Call Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or visit our website at www.management2000.com to learn more.
Small business owners are often so busy running their companies that they don’t take the time to establish human resource policies and procedures. This can lead to problems when it becomes necessary to discipline or terminate employees, and even in situations as simple as changing hours of work or job assignments.
Basic HR policies and procedures are critical to any company’s success. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, assists its client companies with human resources administration. The HR professionals at Management 2000 provide the human resources help employers need to implement and enforce effective policies and procedures.
Cell phones continue to be a popular means of communication. However, if employees use a cell phone while driving and are involved in an accident, their employers could be liable for significant legal damages. Courts have already imposed huge judgments against drivers allegedly distracted by cell phone conversations, and research shows that texting involves an even greater danger. This issue is so significant that the U.S. Department of Transportation recently enacted a law prohibiting the use of cell phones (voice or text) by drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle. The penalties are severe, and affect both the driver and employer.
Employers can help protect against this threat by implementing policies specifically prohibiting cell phone use (voice or text) while employees are driving on company business. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton Ohio, has the HR management tools to develop such policies and provide advice on implementation and enforcement. Whether the issue is legal compliance, documentation and record retention, discipline, or training, employers can count on Management 2000 for effective human resources help.
There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety awareness and limit injuries. A good start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort to look at you and your workers are doing all of the time. Really look. You'll be surprised how often you don't watch where you walk, for example, and how much opportunity you and your workers have for improvement. To begin the improvement process using you re Human Resource Management Service, is an excellent place to begin. The HR Professionals within you're company can implement HR Strategy and HR Management Tools that will guide you and you're workers to a higher level of safety awareness.
By using HR Management Training along with HR Procedures you are better to identify weaknesses in your safety program. Once these weakness are identified then with Human Resource Help and HR Management Training, you become much more aware of the problems you face, and they become much easier to correct. So don't forget to include your Human Resource Consultants for their input when solving such problems.
From time to time, employers must face the issue of employee resignations. Just as the reasons for resignations vary, the choices an employer has in dealing with resignations vary. The employer may decide to let the employee work through any notice period given. On the other hand, it may be best to let the employee go at the time of his or her resignation, regardless of any notice given. The best course of action for an employer when an employee resigns depends on several factors, such as the employee’s history and the circumstances surrounding the resignation.
The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address this, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 can identify an appropriate HR strategy for employers to use when dealing with employee resignations.
Powered by Compendium