Hiding Skeletons
Drug Screening, Verification, & New Hire Candidate Assessment Tools Nick Fishman, chief marketing officer and executive vice president for employeescreenIQ in Cleveland, OH, notes that his firm...
View ArticleIn December, We Remember
As the end of the year quickly approaches, it is often a time to reflect on what has occurred. This past year has been a very exciting one at HR Strategies. We rebranded, brought on several new staff...
View ArticleOSHA Basics
We thought it was important to recap our post on one of the governing agencies that oversee labor and employment in our country. The agency which ensures employers are responsible for providing a safe...
View ArticleBusinesses Strategically Plan for ACA
Businesses everywhere are looking to assess their options and understand how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will affect them and their employees. Businesses are no longer waiting for a change in the...
View ArticleWhy We Chose the Name HR Strategies
Did you know that today is Namesake Day? Have you wondered why we chose the name HR Strategies? We develop in-depth strategies for the human resource needs of small to medium sized businesses. The...
View ArticleDon’t Rely on Luck this Tax Season
It may be the month that celebrates the “Luck of the Irish”, but we’re not relying on luck to get us through this tax season. Until April 15, Tax Day, we will be continuing to post IRS Tax Tips to...
View ArticleToday is Common Courtesy Day
Do you earn tips as a part of your job? If so, you’re a fan of “Common Courtesy Day”. Here are some IRS tips on how taxes apply to tip income: Important Reminders about Tip Income If your pay from your...
View ArticleMay Day or Law Day?
A little known fact, on May 1st of each year, the United States officially recognizes Law Day. According to Wikipedia, “It is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to...
View ArticleHow Well Do You Know Georgia’s Child Labor Laws?
The Georgia DOL has many resources for employers doing business in the state of Georgia. As an HR Outsourcing firm, it’s our business to keep our clients in compliance with all of these state...
View ArticleEver Feel Like This?
Owning your own business can be tough, let HR Strategies take some of the responsibility so you can focus on your bottom line. Follow this link to see how we can assist you! Click the cartoon to...
View ArticleHow Children Used to Learn about the Bill of Rights
This overhead transparency is from a teacher’s edition used to teach “Young Children” in the 1970s. This picture was found here.
View ArticleHR Outsourcing Services 101
For the next 6 weeks, our blog will be getting “Back to the Basics” of Human Resource as America goes back to school. We will be presenting a crash course on what companies can expect if they sign with...
View ArticleICE to Crack Down on Workplace Audits Regarding Form I-9
In 2012, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, henceforth referred to as ICE, conducted more than 3,000 workplace audits. These audits resulted in millions of dollars in fines for businesses...
View ArticleNew Service from E-Verify
E-Verify is a service HR Strategies provides our clients to further ensure the eligibility of new hires. According to the our website, E-Verify is an “Internet-based, free program run by the United...
View ArticleHelp! What do all these Employment Laws and Regulations Mean?
How can I stay compliant when there are so many? Frequently when a business contacts us regarding our services, one of their main concerns is regulatory compliance; rightfully so, as the number of...
View ArticleCivil Rights Act Passed Only 56 Years Ago
Fifty-six years ago on September 9th, our nation passed the original Civil Rights Act of 1957, primarily a voting rights bill. This was one of the cornerstones of the Civil Rights movement. On June 11,...
View ArticleHow Much Do You Know about the FLSA?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 was characterized by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as “the most far-reaching, far-sighted program for the benefit of workers ever adopted in this or any...
View ArticleTomorrow Marks Anniversary of “Little Rock Nine”
On September 25th, 1957 nine African American students known as the “Little Rock Nine” attended their first full day of classes at Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. Amidst strong opposition from...
View ArticleRegulatory Compliance–A Black Cat Crossing the Path of Your Business
It seems as though every year the Federal and State governments are adding more acts, mandates, and laws to the business of employment. As a small to mid-sized business, you probably don’t have the...
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