The Stimulus Bill, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is now law. That law does a lot of things, including creating new COBRA requirements. These new requirements apply to every employee you have involuntarily terminated since September 1, 2008 or may terminate between now and December 31, 2009. 
Smart employers take charge of their workplace and take steps to prevent employee lawsuits. 
Yesterday one of our favorite clients reported the Oregon Worker’s Compensation Board just ruled in their favor. The key to their ruling was a provision added to their employee handbook.
Are you or someone you know looking for a job?
“Social Media” is supposed to be the next big thing in business marketing and personal career advancement. Marketing and startup guru Guy Kawaski posted 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job on his blog How to Change the World.
The title promises 10 tips. There is actually an 11th tip that could help almost everyone, whether you are currently looking for a job or not.
Many of these tips can also benefit professionals looking for a steady stream of new business.
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The other day I was having lunch at one of my favorite local establishments. A person came in and asked the young woman behind the counter if they were taking applications.
It is obvious that the employment relationship begins with the application process. What may be less obvious is that your ability to prevent employee lawsuits, Your ability to successfully defend employee lawsuits and your ability to terminate or layoff employees also begins with the employment process.
An employee “fails” a drug test. What does this really mean?
This is a question we get asked all of the time. That is good. It is a sign that our topics cover problems business people like you are facing.
Warnings are an important part of any progressive discipline system. When delivering warnings, remember the two vital elements of any warning, the six tips for effective warnings and the three musts for managing behavior.]]>
Be afraid . . . be very afraid . . .
Congratulations to the Democrats. Their party won the White House and increased their majorities in both the United States Congress and the United States Senate.
At a time of economic crisis, conflicting messages are being sent. On the one hand, both parties in Washington talk about stimulating the economy. On the other, the majority has indicated that other bills that will increase the costs and risks of doing business are also top legislative priorities.
The first among these priorities is called Card Check. The official name, in true Orwellian fashion, is the Employee Free Choice Act.
This is the bill that would allow organizers to force a union on your business without a vote.
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