Three blondes walk into a building. (You’d think one of them would’ve seen it – LOL!) But seriously…the first blonde rushes to the timeclock and glances at the U.S. Department of Labor notices on the wall as she punches in. The second blonde yawns, clutches her laptop briefcase and mumbles about working all night toContinue Reading
Expertise is defined by Webster’s as “a high level of knowledge or skill”. Many businesses simply can’t afford to hire experts on staff. For this reason, it has become commonplace for companies to contract with outside accountants and attorneys. Ever-changing laws and regulations make having an accountant and attorney a must for any business. WhatContinue Reading
At times, most managers have been frustrated to the point of wanting to scream, “YOU’RE FIRED!” And while that phrase made a TV reality show wildly popular, it actually isn’t reality. Terminations are a process, not a reaction. Although Texas is an “employment at-will” state, most companies avoid firing and employee without cause. There areContinue Reading
The Form I-9 is a requirement for U.S. employers. By not completing and retaining Form I-9 properly, employers can find themselves penalized. Penalties for failing to produce a Form I-9 range from $110 to $1,100 per violation. With so much at stake, do you know the “ins and outs” of the Form I-9? Take thisContinue Reading
$168 million! The largest sexual harassment lawsuit on record is a judgment against Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, California. We read about cases like that and think, “That’s California! It won’t happen to me and my business.” A little closer to home… How would a ruling of $6.2 million against your company impact your business? Continue Reading
During hot summer months Workers’ Compensation claims spike with heat-related injuries, accidents, and deaths. In fact, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports heat-related deaths outnumber flood-, tornado-, and cold-related deaths on average for the past 30 years. The NOAA and Center for Disease Control (CDC), along with other domestic and international partners haveContinue Reading
Whether you are a company of one or one thousand, each person you employ is your greatest investment. Getting the highest rate of return on your “people” investment involves another investment—embracing diversity. Demographic trends identified by Pew Research Center include racial and ethnic diversity in the United States on a continuous rise. By 2055, itContinue Reading
Whether it’s a new start-up company, the start-up of a division or department, or the ramp up for a specific project, it takes a large commitment from management and operations. Enlisting the help of a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can be the key to success. With the changing business climate, a large company made theContinue Reading
Succession planning is a common topic in a family-owned business, like UniqueHR. It has been a long-term plan for Chris Bradford to carry on the business after his parents retire. Although Chris has worked in the business since high school, careful planning will ensure a smooth transition to the next generation. Chris’ son, Nick hasContinue Reading
It seems like we’ve been talking or hearing about Millennials for most of my career. Millennials are now in their 20’s and 30’s. It is estimated they will comprise 30% of the workforce by 2020, and many are entering management roles. Once characteristic touted as “millennial” is they perceive themselves invincible, although that has alwaysContinue Reading
By Deanna Forbush For the last 30 years or so, the federal government has primarily enforced its immigration policies and laws by forcing employers, under the threat of criminal prosecution or exorbitant, business-crushing fines, to ensure that they hire only applicants with acceptable documentation of their eligibility for employment. The failure to properly complete and maintain I-9Continue Reading
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