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HR Compliance

Q&A: Does the NLRA Apply to My Business?

It does! Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and ...
Affirmations

Affirmation: Goals guide me forward.

My goals create a sense of purpose and direction. They guide me through my daily choices and activities. I make my goals powerful. I aim ...
Career Monday

Career Monday: Setting Healthy Boundaries in Business

With smartphones at our fingertips, boundaries around business are more blurred than ever. Applications like Slack and Gmail make us radically accessible, conference calls can ...
HR Compliance

Q&A: Do We Need to Pay Summer Interns?

Generally, yes, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to ...
Affirmations

Affirmation: I do my best without regard for reward.

I always perform to the best of my ability and strive to go beyond what I must do to simply get the job done correctly. ...

Blasts From The Past

Q&A: What is a disability?

Our definition of disability comes from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who: • Has ...
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Q&A: What is an exit interview?

An exit interview is a conversation with a departing employee about their time at the company and the reason for their departure. It’s completely optional, ...
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Career Monday: How To Use A Personal Website In Your Job Search

If you’re job hunting these days, you might need more than a paper resume. Graphic designers and other creative types have been using personal websites ...
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HR Law Alert: Form I-9 Flexibilities Ending: Check Documents by August 30

As we let you know last October, the end date for the COVID-related I-9 verification flexibility was (and still is) scheduled for July 31, 2023. ...
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Affirmation: I Explore My Options

My life is full of possibilities! A cheerful outlook makes me more aware of the abundance that surrounds me. I keep my eyes open and ...
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Affirmation: I Give My Body Plenty of Water

I am made of water. My body needs water to survive. As soon as I rise each morning, I pour a tall glass of water ...
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