Harassment or Discrimination Claim? Your Response Matters
An employee comes to you and says something like, “I don’t want anyone to get in trouble…..BUT…._______ is happening and it is really bothering me”. What you do next is incredibly important.
Forklift Safety: Simple Mistakes Can Cause Tragedy
Does your facility have storage space or a warehouse? Do you utilize forklifts? Do your personnel and your forklifts share the same space throughout the day? Chances are, the answer is yes. And although forklifts can make tasks easier and more time efficient, they can also cause serious injury.
Ask the HR Expert — Sexual Harassment and Privacy
Q: Do we have to let the employee who complained about sexual harassment know what the consequences were for the accused individual? A: You do not need to notify the employee of what the consequences were for the accuser, but you…
Just Released: New Mobile Compliance Application
The new mobile application allows our clients to take control of their safety and compliance programs in real time. If you see something amiss when you’re in your facility, you can capture it, correct it, and have documentation that you took care of it without waiting get back to your desk.
KPA Acquires Compli
LAFAYETTE, CO.—January 15, 2019—KPA, a leading software as a service (“SaaS”) and services provider for compliance and workforce management solutions, today announced its acquisition of Compli, a provider of HR business process automation solutions.
Ask the HR Expert — Can we take disciplinary action against this employee?
Q: One of our managers was watching the cameras when he saw an employee reading. This employee closed the book when a customer approached, but then resumed reading after the interaction. Can we take disciplinary action against this employee? A: Based on the information…
Top 7 Ways to Show Employees Appreciation
There’s nothing like the holiday season to put you in the mood for appreciation and good cheer. How do you or your company recognize your employees?
Ask the HR Expert — Does this justify termination?
Q: One of our managers, who is over 65, hasn't been performing well. In the most recent incident, he gave away services to a family member for free. This violates our policy, but is it enough to justify terminating his employment? We have…
Hiring Best Practices
Hiring can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. In this training short, learn from top experts to understand recruiting best practices and hiring strategies to get you results. [iframe_loader type='iframe' width='100%' height='600' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' src='/wp-content/uploads/articulate_uploads/Hiring-Best-Practices-html5-no-LMS/story.html']
Ask the HR Expert — Requesting confidential information
Q: We received a letter from an attorney requesting confidential information from an employee record. Are we obligated to respond? A: No.Without a subpoena, you are not legally obligated to provide the information an attorney is requesting. However, you may: Comply…
