Human Resources Archives

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) Protects the Reemployment Rights of Service Members

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects the reemployment rights of service members… and describes the relationship between employers and service members just prior to, during and after their return from uniformed military service.
Both employers and the service member are given responsibilities to carry out in this partnership between service and [...]

Communication: What Are They Really Asking For?

“What does it take to receive good grades for communicating with employees?”
This is perhaps the most common question heard from consulting clients. It’s a question that tests the patience of leaders in companies large and small and across industries.  Frustrated by feedback that they don’t communicate well, leaders and management teams are searching to understand [...]

U.S. Chamber Rolls Out Health Care Primer to Guide Employers

At their April 26th event focusing on the issues and timeline surrounding businesses complying with the new health care law, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new detailed primer entitled, “Critical Employer Issues in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act,” to guide employers through the process of transitioning their benefits to meet the [...]

2010 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act

NEW LAW PROVIDES HIRING INCENTIVES, EXPENSING EXTENSION, AND MORE…
This $18 Billion job creation package, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (HIRE) is now law.  The new law provides incentives for hiring and retaining workers along with a one-year extension of enhanced Section 179 expensing and changes to Build America Bonds.  Here’s an outline of [...]