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Employee Personal Information Privacy Rules

In today's show, attorney Alison Harkins from Harkins Law Group sheads some light on employer responsibilities for maintaining and destroying employee files.  If you need more information on this topic, feel free to contact me at karlad@hrtechniques.biz or 847-289-4504 or contact Alison directly at alisonharkins@yahoo.com

Termination Do's & Don'ts

This show will help employers prepare for a temination or layoff.  It is taken from a more lengthy article written a few years back.  If you would like to receive the entire article at no charge, please contact me at karlad@hrtechniques.biz

Are your Employees Entitled to Overtime?

Whether your employees are eligible to earn overtime is goverened by state and federal law. Classifying your employees as exempt or non-exempt is complicated. This show highlights some of the requirements under the Fair Labor Standard Act.

March 2010 EiEiOh!

This month's entry focuses on DOL and IRS audits for businesses - If you would like to become a regular subscriber of EiEiOh! Simply send your e-mail address to karlad@hrtechniques.biz!

Addressing Personal Hygiene Issues

One of the most uncomfortable situations with which a business owner, supervisor or HR administrator is confronted is discussing poor grooming habits with an employee.  This podcast will help prepare you to handle the meeting with compassion, care and dignity.

February 2010 EiEiOh!

Employer Information on Employment Issues - excerpt from our February 2010 edition.  If you would like to receive a free copy of EiEiOh! each month, please e-mail your request to karlad@hrtechniques.biz

January 2010 EiEiOh!

Employer Information on Employment Issues - a short excerpt from our January 2010 edition.  If you would like to receive a free copy of EiEiOh! each month, please e-mail your request to karlad@hrtechniques.biz

Employee Handbook Tips

An employee handbook is a roadmap you can use to clearly communicate policy, expecations and benefits.  It will ensure situations are handled consistently across departments and that your employees know your hotbutton rules.  This podcast highlights items to remember when drafting an employee handbook.

Filling out an I-9 Form

Here you will find step-by-step instructions for completing the employee and employer sections of the I-9 form.  This is the form that proves identity and eligibility for employment in the US and has been a required form for all new employees since November 1986.

Why Performance Appraisals Don't Work

There are 3 key reasons performance appraisals don't work.  Do you know what they are?  Learn why your best intentions continue to produce poor results.