Talking HR Compliance — A Small Business Podcast

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Talking HR Compliance is an HR podcast to help busy professionals and business owners stay abreast of ever-changing employee-related laws and management issues — from hiring, time tracking and recordkeeping to performance, discipline and leave. Grab your morning coffee, click play and start your day…

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  • Aug 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Latest episodes from Talking HR Compliance — A Small Business Podcast

Election Countdown: How to Handle Political Discussions at Work and Other Potential Legal Issues

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 11:39


During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will answer questions on how to establish boundaries with political discussions at work to steer clear of damaging harassment as well as how to anticipate the employment law issues that may arise in an election year, including an employee’s right to vote. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Poster Compliance Audit: Are You Up to Date with the Latest Requirements?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 11:07


During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will answer questions on the latest posting changes due to COVID-19 pandemic, mandatory posting and notification requirements for remote workers, and more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Answers to Common Questions on Returning to Work After COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 12:32


Current updates on legal news and trends including answers to common questions on returning to work After COVID-19. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Returning to Work after COVID-19: Legal Considerations and Best Practices for Concerned Employers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 6:54


During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will answer questions on what to consider in your return-to-work plans, how to keep employees safe and productive in a post-COVID world, and best practices for protecting your organization from pandemic-related employee lawsuits. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

COVID-19 and the Workplace: Best Practices on Preventing and Handling Layoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 10:14


Current updates on COVID-19 and the workplace, as well as how to prevent employee layoffs and terminations. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Avoid These 5 Legal Landmines When Managing Remote Employees During COVID-19

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 10:45


During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will answer questions on how to manage remote workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Families First Coronavirus Act: Answering Common Questions

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 7:30


Current updates on FFCRA and the workplace, as well as how to handle resulting employee management issues. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

How to Comply with Rapidly Changing Legislation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 16:08


During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will answer questions on how to comply with rapidly changing legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

COVID-19 and the Workplace: Answering Your Pressing Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 12:33


Current updates on COVID-19 and the workplace, as well as how to handle resulting employee management issues. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

No HR Staff? 7 Crucial Moves to Master Everyday Employee Management

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 17:42


There's a point when it becomes obvious that a business needs an HR professional on staff. Until then, managing the required recordkeeping tasks, handling questions from employees, and taking proper steps to protect your business from legal risk can seem like a never-ending burden that distracts from other critical business activities. And yet, you can’t afford to ignore these responsibilities. Visit www.complyright.com/courses for access to expert-developed free resources that keep you up-to-speed on the latest rules and regulations.

Legal News and Trends: Pregnancy Accommodation Bill, Labor Law Posting Fines and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 25:56


Current updates on legal news and trends including labor law posting fine update, Pregnancy Accommodation Bill, state paid leave laws and more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Welcome to 2020! 7 #HealthyHRHabits to Implement Right Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 15:11


During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will answer questions — and cover the 7 #HealthyHRHabits to implement for 2020. Lets continue the conversation using the hashtag #HealthyHRHabits. Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn @ComplyRight so you don't miss any updates and free HR resources throughout the year.

Moving Into 2020: New Laws Into Effect, State Paid Leave Laws and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 26:54


Current updates on legal news and trends including new laws effective in 2020, state paid leave laws, sexual harassment training and more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

1099s, W-2s and ACA Forms: New Tax Season, New Priorities for Fast, Fully Compliant Filing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 13:27


Tax season is coming up fast, and soon you’ll be filing mandatory employee and contractor forms. Now is the time to get up-to-speed on the latest government changes affecting your annual returns. During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will answer questions — and provide practical solutions — on proper filing practices.

Legal News and Trends: EEOC Pay Data, California Sexual Harassment Training, Artificial Intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 27:14


Current updates on legal news and trends including EEOC pay data, California sexual harassment training, artificial intelligence and more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Mandatory Employee Leave: An In-Depth Analysis of State and Local Laws

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 18:45


Did you know that numerous states and cities have passed laws granting leave for workers to address certain health and family-related issues? And that many local governments mandate paid time off for being sick? Requiring employers to provide time off for employees is a growing trend, and it shows no signs of slowing down. During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Solutions Manager and Shanna Wall, Esq., Compliance Attorney, will answer questions on the best strategies – and learn about mandatory employee leave.

Legal News and Trends: New FLSA Federal Overtime Rule, OSHA's Top 10 List, Minimum Wage and More

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 18:48


Current updates on legal news and trends including the new FLSA federal overtime rule, OSHA's top 10 list, minimum wage and more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Contractor or Employee? Exempt or Non-Exempt? Understanding the Distinctions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 37:40


A handful of high-profile cases — and increased attention by the IRS and Department of Labor — has put worker classification in the spotlight. Now, more than ever, employers must be crystal clear on the differences between an employee and independent contractor, as well as exempt vs. non-exempt status. During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jamie Lizotte HR & Tax Solutions Manager and Shanna Wall, Esq., Compliance Attorney, will answer questions on the best strategies – and learn about practical solutions – for classifying employees.

Legal News and Trends: Form I-9 Expiration, the Federal Overtime Rule, Harassment Training and More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 27:38


Current updates on legal news and trends including I-9 Form expiration, the Federal Overtime Rule, harassment training and more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Set for Success: Get Maximum Results from Performance Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 13:16


Done right, performance reviews can help employees improve and drive your company toward greater success. But if handled poorly, they can have a harmful effect on morale and motivation. Jaime Lizotte, HR & Tax Compliance Solutions Manager, will help you institute an employee review process that captures the positives and minimizes the negatives For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Legal News and Trends Updates: New Predictive Scheduling Laws, Smoking in the Workplace and More

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 25:19


Current updates on legal news and trends including new predictive scheduling laws, smoking in the workplace and more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Legal News and Trends Updates: New DOL Alex Acosta Overtime Rule, Raise the Wage Act and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 26:49


Current updates on legal news and trends including DOL Acosta Overtime Rule, Raise the Wage Act, PTO and More. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

How to Stop Excessive Absenteeism from Undermining Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 11:23


Don’t let chronic absenteeism hurt your business! Get a better understanding of the typical reasons behind unnecessary time off, why it matters and the steps you can take to prevent it. With this awareness and a recommended action plan, you can better manage employee attendance and keep absenteeism from getting out of hand. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

State and Federal Legal Updates: Minimum Wage, DOL Revisits FMLA, OSHA and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 22:31


Current updates on legal news and trends including the equality act, FMLA, EEOC pay data collection, state marijuana laws and much more. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

From #MeToo to #NotHere: Essential Strategies to Prevent Workplace Harassment

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 15:11


High-profile sexual harassment claims have dominated the news in recent months. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have put many workplaces on high alert. Now, more than ever, workplace harassment is a pressing issue for employees and employers. Many businesses without an HR professional on staff are struggling because they aren’t sure exactly how to address it. What can you do to protect your employees and help prevent an expensive lawsuit?

HR Issues Heating Up This Spring: DOL Overtime Rule, EEO - 1 Submissions, Equality Act And More

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 24:49


Remember when the DOL proposed a new overtime rule in 2016 (but it was blocked)? The issue is back on the table, as are numerous other federal-level HR and labor law developments. Get up to speed now. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

State Of Employment Law: How To Comply With Trending Hiring Laws

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 16:06


During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jaime Lizotte, HR Solutions Manager and Shanna Wall, Esq., Compliance Attorney, will covering the major trends (and challenges) every employer must manage for more effective hiring. For example, did you know more than 33 states now restrict criminal history inquiries, and salary history bans are in effect in 11 states? For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Performance Management Scenarios: Navigating Everyday Encounters for Greater Results

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 24:03


The success of your business relies on getting the best possible performance out of each of your employees. How can you address performance shortcomings — and boost results at the same time? For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Modernizing HR: 5 Ways to Streamline HR Tasks with Budget-Friendly Web Apps

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 19:32


Hiring, recordkeeping, time and attendance tracking, employee discipline, filing 1099 and W2s ... all of these tasks create overhead expenses and detract from revenue-generating activities. During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jaime Lizotte, HR Solutions Manager and Erica Korman, Marketing Manager, will answer questions on switching to cloud-based apps and choosing the right apps for your business. Do away with spreadsheets, eliminate communication breakdowns, and grow your small business with the aid of the Job Application and Applicant Tracking Smart Apps from HRdirect. Together, they help you expand your recruitment reach and track the best candidates. Learn more at https://www.hrdirectapps.com/hiring/?&utm_source=complyright&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feb27podcast Introductory pricing has expired since this posted. The new price is $90 per app. While we make every effort to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information, prices are subject to change. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

A Look Ahead 5 Employment Law Trends To Watch In

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 19:49


It’s a new year, with fresh challenges and opportunities for small business employers. What are the key employment law developments most likely to influence your workplace in 2019? During our post-webinar Q&A session, Jaime Lizotte, HR Solutions Manager and Shanna Wall, Esq., Compliance Attorney, will answer questions on upcoming HR issues expected to heat up this year and how to keep your business compliant. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Independent Contractor or Employee? Understanding the Risk of Misclassification and How to Avoid It

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 16:59


Many businesses choose to work with independent contractors, which is perfectly acceptable. But only if you follow the legal parameters. The IRS has strict worker classification rules regarding who is a contractor and who is an employee. Get it wrong and you could face severe penalties, including back taxes, steep fines and, in some cases, even prison. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Effective and Legal Ways to Avoid Political Unrest in the Workplace

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 12:52


As midterm elections near, the political debates taking place across the country are likely to spill over into the workplace. As a result, employers may encounter heated discussions around the watercooler about the candidates and issues, or explicit statements about employees’ political stances. This places employers in a tricky situation. You want your workers to be comfortable expressing themselves -- but you also have a right to a peaceful, productive work environment. To complicate matters further, some of the topics being debated can lead to claims of harassment. What can you do to protect your business? What is acceptable under the law? For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Avoid Termination Blunders: How to Fire an Employee Legally & Fairly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 18:16


Establishing the necessary groundwork is critical when taking disciplinary action, and especially before firing an employee. An unfair or poorly handled termination could put your business at significant risk and legal liability. In our post-webinar Q&A session, Jaime Lizotte, HR Solutions Manager answers questions on how to make careful, legally sound terminations. For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Control Unscheduled Absences With Proper Attendance Tracking

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 13:18


Did you know? Approximately 15% of businesses have no process for tracking employee attendance. Not keeping accurate records encourages employees to work less and take unaccounted time off — simply because you permit it. Proper attendance tracking can prevent this. It allows you to tackle workplace absences head on — and reduce the aggravation of frequent call-ins, tardiness and other productivity-draining issues related to attendance. Specifically, you'll learn: - The costs of excessive, unscheduled absenteeism on your business - Why companies — large and small — should track attendance - The legal do’s and don’ts of attendance tracking - Compliance pitfalls that can occur with improper, incomplete recordkeeping - Demo of a cost-effective solution for easier attendance tracking For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

How to Manage Employee Leave Requests and Control Absence

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 19:24


An employee approaches you to request time away from work. During the conversation, he or she mentions that it’s related to a medical issue. Do you know what to do next? Handling employee leave requests related to medical or family issues can be tricky. First, you need a working knowledge of the various laws governing employee leave, including federal laws (FMLA, USERRA, ADA) and an ever-growing list of state and local laws. Then, you need a roadmap for evaluating the request to determine which laws apply. Finally, you need to know how to manage the day-to-day absences from day one until the granted leave is complete. This free webinar will address your biggest concerns and put you on firm footing. You will be guided through the primary laws that come into play with employee leave. We’ll also share practical, hands-on tactics for fielding a leave request, managing the time off and, most important, preventing abuse. Specifically, you’ll learn more about: • The typical scenarios that qualify for employee leave • The definition of a “serious health condition” under the FMLA • What to do when the FMLA and ADA overlap • The red flags of leave abuse, and when to intervene • How to manage FMLA requests, including intermittent and long-term leave • Necessary notice and certification documentation for compliance For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

The 5 Hidden Causes of Employee Absenteeism – and What You Can Do About Them

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 15:04


Unplanned employee absences are a fact of business. Virtually every employee will occasionally call out at the last minute due to illness, car trouble or a family emergency. If you’re like most employers, your time-off policy is designed to accommodate those situations. But what about those employees who call out repeatedly, with one excuse or another? Should you jump to the conclusion that it’s all the employee’s fault? Sometimes, the reason behind chronic absenteeism is not what you might think. This free webinar explains how employers can unknowingly contribute to employee absenteeism and presents simple solutions to help you improve attendance, and in turn, increase productivity and engagement. Listen and learn: • What factors beyond engagement can lead to excessive absenteeism • The single, simplest step you can take to minimize attendance issues • How to handle ongoing medical absences without breaking any laws • What harassment has to do with chronic absenteeism • Pointers for creating and enforcing appropriate attendance policies For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

Hiring Hazards: How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Legal Landmines

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 22:15


Hiring talented, hard-working employees is a vital part of running a successful business. But it’s not always easy – nor is it risk-free. Make one wrong move, and a job seeker could sue your company for discriminatory or unfair hiring practices. In this climate of heightened attention and regulatory enforcement, you can’t afford to cut corners when hiring. Strict compliance with employment laws comes into play at nearly every stage – from writing a job description and placing an ad to interviewing and screening applicants. This free webinar will examine the biggest legal landmines when hiring, with practical pointers on navigating a safe and compliant hiring path. Watch now and learn: - Why your job application may be illegal - 5 questions you should NEVER ask candidates - How to use pre-employment testing without getting into trouble - The proper – and legal – way to construct a job offer - Tips for completing new hire paperwork correctly - The one thing you should provide to every new employee for your protection For more information and free resources visit our knowledge center! complyright.com/resources/knowledge-center

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