According to statistics, drug and alcohol abusers among employees account for increased absenteeism, more on-the-job injuries to themselves or others, and lower productivity. If you are a federal contractor (for $100,000 or more) or grantee, you must comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. Under this Act, you are required to:
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), employers are increasingly conducting internal audits of their I-9 forms. Internal I-9 audits are not required by law but can be extremely
For HR practitioners who deal with employment-based immigration, these are anxious times. On the one hand, there is widespread agreement that our immigration system is in need of reform.
With February well underway and data collected from the previous month, let’s see how the job market is shaping out! It not unusual for employment to decline in both
Ensuring that the workplace is free from hazards is a key role in human resource management. HR’s responsibility in developing workplace safety programs includes risk management, training and assisting
The U.S. government first required affirmative action in 1965 as a way to remedy past discrimination against minorities, women, and others protected by law against discrimination. Affirmative action means
Small business owners planning for growth and new business opportunities examine their capabilities in terms of equipment, facilities, finances and suppliers. Another critical piece of their planning puzzle
