With the passage of the Small Business Efficiency Act (“SBEA”) in December 2014 that has now become effective as of January 1, 2016, Professional Employer Organizations (“PEOs”). PEOs, who act as “co-employers” with the clients that they work with are now recognized on the federal level. This is a welcome change for those small to …
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Hiring People with Criminal Histories on the Rise
Posted On: 01/22/2016 | Categorized as: NewsWith the economic upturn, trying to recruit talent in all sectors of the U.S. economy, there is a real need to expand the number of people available in the overall talent pool. Because there is a demand for workers in all skill-levels of the work force, employers are now having to consider hiring from workers …
Millennials Need Better Education on Employee Benefits
Posted On: 01/15/2016 | Categorized as: NewsOne of the stereotypes of the Millennial generation is that they are entitled, but according to a survey of Millennials by Deloitte it appears that many of them are unaware of the workplace benefits to which they are entitled to. This could be driving low retention rates. It may be more correct to say that …
How HR Has Changed Since your Parent’s Generation
Posted On: 01/08/2016 | Categorized as: NewsThe days of when a person would start at a company in an entry level position and work for that one company for the whole of their career lives are long gone. It’s very rare that a person starts with a single company and stays with them for most of their adult lives. Today, the …
11th Circuit Upholds NLRB Complaint
Posted On: 01/01/2016 | Categorized as: NewsA case in the 11th Circuit, which covers Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, has upheld an enforcement order related to the engagement of union activities. It is important that employers do not treat employees different based on union participation or support. Here are the details of the case. Allied Medical Transport, a medical transport company, had …