Progressive Discipline: The Why, What, and How The ultimate objective of progressive discipline is to help employees correct conduct problems and resolve performance issues in the earliest stages. Learn about the various steps that are typically included in a progressive discipline system and how to establish a plan that works for your company.
When It’s Time for Them to Go: Best Practices for a Termination Meeting Termination meetings are always challenging. Minutes before you call the employee into your office, your heart pounds; you experience mixed emotions of guilt, fear and justification; and you mentally rehearse what to say and how to say it. How you approach the…
Employee Files – What do I keep and how long? Recordkeeping requirements can be confusing given that there are numerous regulations that govern some aspect of employer recordkeeping and retention. Not only do various federal agencies have their own recordkeeping requirements, but individual state and local statutes and regulations must also be considered. Several key…
HR Services at Payentry! The Department of Labor is adding another 100 new auditor jobs. What if they called you to schedule an audit? Are you confident that your company is compliant with all the state and federal employment laws? This video will provide an overview of what Payentry’s HR Services Team can do to…
Best Practices for Performance Management Effective performance management is essential to businesses. Through both formal and informal processes, it helps them align their employees, resources, and systems to meet strategic objectives. It also works as a dashboard, providing an early warning of potential problems and allowing managers to know when they must make adjustments to…
HR Metrics in 2022! Human Resources metrics are key figures that help organizations track their human capital and measure the effectiveness of their human resources initiatives. Examples of such data include turnover, cost-per-hire, benefits participation rate, and others. Learn how to calculate some of these important measurements.
Top 10 Wage & Hour Mistakes The laws are very clear but many companies still make mistakes when it comes to wage and hour issues. Penalties are higher than ever before and the Department of Labor just hired 100 new auditors. Make sure you are compliant before it’s too late!
State COVID laws….Are You Impacted? COVID and its variants are an ongoing intruder in our workplaces. State laws requiring paid leaves for COVID and vaccinations are on the rise. Do any of the states where your employees work require paid leave? We will provide you with an overview so you can make that determination.
Tips for Hiring & Onboarding Remote Employees More than ever before, employers are hiring remote employees. Even if your employees aren’t working at home, hiring and onboarding practices have changed over the last two years. Technology is the key to making the entire experience easier for you and the candidate. Learn about the trends and…
Independent Contractors Using temporary or non-employees is not a new practice. What is changing is the Department of Labor’s (DOL) attention to assigning the classification of “independent contractors” to those who should be “employees.” To protect your company from a lawsuit, you need to understand the legal differences between employees and independent contractors. Learn practical…