“The New OSHA” as described by many department heads is showing its colors and making good on its promises. The recently enacted Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) is now in effect and being enforced. What exactly does this mean to you?

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Weekly HR Advice

The regulations for employment of minors changes dramatically on July 19th. Interns are not a source of unpaid labor. Over 1/3 of employers would not pass a wage and hour audit. Paid holidays are not an employee right.

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Tip of the month: Meet with your Insurance Broker to Update Benefit Plans Before Fall Enrollment
Most open enrollment periods for benefits programs happen in the fall so use the summer months to get a head start. After researching what health care reform requirements will impact you, schedule a meeting with your insurance broker. Draw on the agent’s expertise to walk through your benefits plans, plan by plan, and make changes where necessary ...
Every first Monday, we will post a new compliance tip of the month. Come back frequently and stay compliant!
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Behavioral Targeting and 5 Ways to Maximize the Results
Consumers today are becoming more tech-savvy by the nanosecond. Think about it. We check our emails, download music and text message while we update our blogs and send mobile uploads to our Facebook page. We don’t want to miss a thing -- and we don’t want to waste our time. So in this fast-paced competitive world, how can one make the most impact on consumers with their online advertising campaigns? Simple…
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HR Compliance Regulatory Update
- Supreme Court Upholds City's Review of Employees' Text Messages
- Anticipated Health Care Reform Grandfathered Plan Regulations Released
- DOL "Clarifies" that FMLA Definition of Son or Daughter Includes Children of Same-Sex Domestic Partners
- Tennessee Governor Signs Law Permitting English-Only Policies
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Free EHS Webinar: Be Prepared for EPA’s New Surface Coating Rule
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010
Join this webinar on the EPA’s new surface coating rule in conjunction with the EPA and members of the sign manufacturing industry. This webinar is for anyone who uses hazardous air pollutants at their facility, including painting and undercoating.
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Free EHS Webinar: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: OSHA Stories From the Field
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010
Having been in the industry for over 25 years, Janet Wimmer has seen it all. She will go over real-world experiences that she has encountered over the years of helping dealers obtain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
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California HR Legislative Update
Recorded February 02, 2012
New regulations and legislative trends to watch in 2012 View Recording»

You budgeted for the employment lawsuit, right?
Recorded January 19, 2012
$300,000, $600,000, $1.2 million – These are recent actual settlements. Are you prepared to defend your dealership from an employment lawsuit? View Recording»

Solve HR’s Toughest Immigration Challenges
Recorded January 12, 2012
What Employers Must Know about Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE). View Recording»

Do's and Don'ts of Respiratory Protection
Recorded January 05, 2012
Learn the 6 main areas you need to know to ensure compliance View Recording»

For more recorded webinars and to see the schedule of upcoming webinars, please visit our Webinars Page.