 |
Providing People Solutions |
|
Providing People Solutions |
The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly called the Affordable Care Act ("ACA"), was passed into law in March 2010. The goal of the ACA is to improve the health insurance systems and to ensure Americans can afford quality health insurance. The ACA provides Americans with better health security by putting comprehensive health insurance reforms in place, including expanding health coverage. The ACA also provides Americans with the stability and flexibility to make informed health choices best suited for their needs.
You may recall our article in The HR Advisor dated September 6th, 2013, wherein we addressed the latest workplace trend of employees connecting to their work emails and workstations through personal cell phones, computers and tablets. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), as it is often called, has many advantages for an employer, but may also be a disadvantage for an employer if there are no guidelines in place for employees. While employers may see increased workflow, faster communications with clients and more engaged employees who use their own personal devices, employers should consider compliance issues and create a policy to guide the use of these personal devices in the workplace - as well as outside of the workplace for work-related purposes - in order to avoid risks associated with security, safety and legal issues.
The month of September brings cooler temperatures, changing leaves and the promise of equal employment opportunities wrapped up in the EEO-1 report for a number of employers. The EEO-1 report, formally known as the "Employer Information Report", must be submitted and certified by Tuesday, September 30, 2014. This required form is completed by employers to provide a count of current employees based on job category, ethnicity, race and gender.
Many areas regarding employment law are fairly black and white due to the highly regulated nature of the business. However, there are some aspects of employment law which are endless shades of gray. Two of the most common "gray" areas include "reasonable accommodations" and "proper classification of independent contractors."
Internships are an excellent way to facilitate success for today's workload and tomorrow's workforce. Offering internships at your company adds value and provides many positive benefits for your organization. However, gaining knowledge of the risks and rewards of internships, including the lingering question of paid versus unpaid interns, will help safeguard your company and your employees.
We appreciate your business, and we wish you nothing but the best for Christmas and the New Year holidays.
2024 will be an epic year and we can’t wait to work with you to continue the magic.
To view the video, click the image below or click here, and once you see the video on Vimeo, please click the play button. Enjoy!
“HR Partners has provided invaluable training, mentoring and coaching for my staff and coworkers that is in concert with our own Human Resources Department and internal policies, procedures and development plans. It has proven to be a successful partnership for us that provides an extra set of resources in our staffing and organizing efforts, succession planning, and individual employee growth and development endeavors. The staff at HR Partners are professional, courteous, and make working on challenging issues not only effective, but fun!”
