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    OSHA Summary Logs 2019: Are You Compliant?

    It’s time for certain employers to post their OSHA Summary of last year's reportable worksite injuries, as well as file online before March 2, 2019.

    Breastfeeding at Work: What Employers Need to Know

    What kind of accommodations should a nursing employee need, and is my small company required to provide those accommodations for her?

    Minimum Wage Increases - January 1, 2019

    Along with 19 states, various cities and counties will see minimum wage increases in January, 2019. Employers should verify they're in compliance.

    Beyond Layoffs: How to Right-Size Your Workforce

    Looking for some alternative ideas to layoffs? When you have more employees than you can afford, there are several options to consider.

    Is a Demotion Ever the Right Choice?

    How do you make a demotion a win-win for both the employer and the employee? You ask yourself these three questions and then suck up your pride.

    Paying Nonexempt Employees When They Travel

    If an hourly employee is required to travel, there are several what-if questions you need to ask to determine how much of the travel time should be...

    Would You Want to Work at Your Startup?

    Whenever a business owner asks me a question about hiring, I ask them this: “if the tables were turned, would you want to work here?”

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    Putting the HUMAN back in Human Resources