Oct 4, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources
Is your company in compliance with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)? Because of how recent this HR law is, some small businesses are struggling with its implementation. Learn more about when the PWFA becomes a requirement and how you can comply with this...
Oct 3, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources
While the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in 2023, the final regulation wasn’t issued until April 15, 2024. By now, all employers should be in full compliance with the PWFA’s provisions. To learn more about what to expect from this...
Oct 3, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Performance Management
While there are some similarities between the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they have distinctly different purposes. The PWFA covers workers who weren’t eligible for accommodations under the ADA. If you have at...
Oct 2, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), small businesses are required to provide accommodations for pregnant workers. While these accommodations are only for a temporary period of time, they can legally cover essential job duties. To avoid falling afoul of...
Sep 30, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Performance Management
When Jack Welch took over as the head of GE in 1981, he instituted a “rank-and-yank” system where employees were ranked against each other. Originally based on the military’s method for identifying officer candidates in World War II, this rank-and-yank system involved...
Sep 25, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Payroll, Performance Management
Whether you just started operations this year or have been slowly growing for several years, there are a few important things you should do to set your business up for long-term success. While HR and payroll practices might not play a major role today, they will...
