Insperity

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Moving beyond standard To really get ahead, companies should consider a shift from only offering the most common benefits – or, at minimum, what’s legally required. Certain benefits are now viewed by prospective employees as standard, meaning that: They assume your company offers them, because they are, in some cases, legally required.

Insurance

Insperity

JANUARY 7, 2025

Reduce HR-related compliance risks: From changing labor laws to workplace safety regulations, HRs role in maintaining compliance protects organizations from costly fines and legal issues. Invest in leadership training: Equip HR leaders with the tools and knowledge they need to drive meaningful change within the organization.

Leadership

Attendance Bot

JUNE 18, 2025

In contrast, retailers who use modern tools and put scheduling fairness at the center of operations are better equipped to handle seasonal surges and staffing surprises. Violations can result in financial penalties, legal disputes, and damage to your employer brand. They build loyalty with employees and protect their bottom line.

Retail

Success

JUNE 4, 2025

How this duty plays out across cultures and legal frameworks may vary, but the underlying principle of treating employees with dignity remains universally applicable. Managers are not often equipped to handle conversations surrounding layoffs. We will continue to listen, support and navigate these changes together.

Insurance

Success

AUGUST 1, 2025

They also offer office space and equipment, access to investors and, in some cases, even direct funding or grants. Getting loans from people who personally know you can be easier and less stressful, as no complex legal rules and paperwork are involved, and you can get your funds at low or even zero interest rates.

Banking

Vantage Circle

MARCH 18, 2025

These programs are designed to encourage safe practices, such as wearing protective equipment, reporting hazards, and following proper procedures. Employees can earn points for attending safety training, using safety equipment correctly, and reporting unsafe conditions.

Manufacturing

Work Life

JUNE 18, 2025

Cities tend to run deep with disagreements about everything from infrastructure to drug legalization—just look at any local Facebook group or subreddit. In other words, making context transparent better equips people to avoid spreading misinformation.

Government

All Work

MARCH 3, 2024

Younger lawyers prioritize a legal workplace that supports flexibility, equality, and collaboration, favoring environments with open spaces and modern aesthetics over traditional “men’s club” interiors; these preferences are reshaping law firm office design. Here’s what they would love to see!

Legal

Insperity

OCTOBER 6, 2016

That’s protected speech since pay relates to your terms and conditions of employment and is legally allowed, no matter how uncomfortable it makes management. You’re also within legal boundaries to stop any disruptions that affect customer service or the team’s overall performance. Make sure your hiring managers know this.

Legal

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

When employers are – and aren’t – legally allowed to limit political discussions in the workplace. Check with your legal counsel to confirm whether the locations where you operate are among them. When in doubt about what’s legally allowed, seek outside counsel from your legal team. That’s fine.

Legal

Insperity

MARCH 17, 2020

Because public health conditions can change rapidly, it’s critical for employers to know: How to help protect employees and customers How to continue business operations during a pandemic How to rely on official sources to stay informed How to manage and mitigate organizational risks How to navigate potential legal issues that may arise.

Supplies

Insperity

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To help you figure out whether your workers are classified correctly, we’ll cover: Basic legal resources and information you need to know Who enforces the law on worker classification, and what happens if you’ve misclassified workers (either intentionally or unintentionally) The most common mistakes you should avoid to stay out of trouble.

Equipment

Insperity

APRIL 4, 2023

Similarly to the onboarding process, your company has legal obligations to fulfill when an employee leaves. Collect company equipment, such as access badges, mobile phones or laptops. Especially in the era of remote and long-distance work, obtaining company equipment from former employees can be more challenging.

Onboarding

Insperity

AUGUST 5, 2021

The most obvious concerns stem from the legal issues surrounding your current state’s laws and how different the laws are in your new location. Before you start to pack any boxes, obviously, it’s wise to consult legal counsel.

Payroll

Insperity

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Legal exposure When writing company policy or creating any documentation with legal ramifications, it’s important to ensure that all information obtained from an AI tool is accurate and up to date – otherwise, it could expose your company to liability. (The well-known phrase “garbage in, garbage out” comes to mind.)

Software

Insperity

MAY 30, 2017

For example, you might set a policy that says employees should only use social media for work-related activities on work time or while using company-provided equipment. Make sure your policy fits your culture and how you want employees to use your equipment. Has marijuana been legalized in areas where your business operates?

Equipment

Insperity

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Along with the offer, fill them in on every detail about when and how they will start, the equipment they can expect to receive, and whether or not they’ll need to be on-site. Confirm their start date, and address and arrange the sending of any equipment to their home if needed.

Salary

Insperity

APRIL 16, 2019

But by ignoring your employer responsibilities to employees, you could cause a rift in your workforce and create potentially costly legal battles. Other employees are now complaining that Joe is very careless around equipment in the warehouse. Here are seven scenarios where a PEO can come in handy.

Administrative Assistance

Insperity

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

An ill-equipped employee can be either overwhelmed or underwhelmed by their job responsibilities and make mistakes, overlook critical details and provide poor customer service. Depending on their role, bad hires can make your business vulnerable to legal action that could cost you – from both inside and outside your organization.

Training

Insperity

AUGUST 1, 2023

Once businesses reach the 50-employee threshold , expand into other states and municipalities or hire remote employees who reside elsewhere, they can be subject to more legal and regulatory complexities. How can midsize businesses benefit from PEOs? Often, PEOs have their own technology platforms.

Price Negotiations

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Don’t expect any one employee to make all the preparations for the trip and bring all files and equipment for the team. The company may incur legal liability if there are charges of discrimination or confidentiality breaches as a result. Guard work equipment by keeping it with you or in a secure location, such as a hotel safe.

Equipment

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

But ignoring your employee-related responsibilities could cause a rift in your workforce and create potentially costly legal battles. Other employees are now complaining that Joe is very careless around equipment in the warehouse. You’re not sure what to do now to correct the situation and keep yourself out of legal hot water.

Legal

Insperity

JUNE 16, 2016

And once your company employs more than 100 employees, you’re legally obligated to send workforce data to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in an EEO-1 report (although there are a few cases, too, where companies with less than 100 employees must file). You must document your policies according to the new legal environment.

Payroll

Insperity

JULY 17, 2018

The good news is, dress codes and grooming policies are generally considered legal, as long as they’re not discriminatory. For instance, if you have employees who work with or around equipment, motors or other mechanical devices, hair length and personal accessories can pose a safety concern. Review and update annually.

Onboarding

Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Immediately collect electronic equipment and erase company data from personal devices. If you find something suspicious, contact your legal counsel about next steps. In addition, you may have grounds for legal action against the former employee. Back up data before meeting with the exiting employee. Know the law.

Security

Work in Confidence

JUNE 24, 2024

Workers Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 From October 2024 all UK employers must ensure they comply with a legal duty to take ‘reasonable steps’ aiming to prevent sexual harassment of employees – this comes with the passing of the Worker Protection (Amendment to Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

Reporting

Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. As you bring an employee back to work, be careful to comply with all relevant federal and state legal requirements: 1. Do you have adequate supplies of disinfectant and other cleaning agents, as well as personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Office Layout

The Office Management Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As a qualified DSE Assessor, I am a huge advocate of carrying out DSE (display screen equipment) assessments and ensuring that each and every employee within a company has the opportunity to have one. Then you need to assess them, by doing a self-assessment you are meeting the legal requirement. can have on our bodies.

Equipment

The Receptionist

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Most criminals prefer easy targets, and when they spot your surveillance equipment, they’ll know that you take your security seriously. Is Video Surveillance Legal? First of all, it is 100% legal to use video surveillance in every state in the US. There are legal reasons that absolutely justify video surveillance.

Security

Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Claimant submitted a flexible working application requesting to work entirely remotely using her computer and other electronic equipment and to complete all her work without attending a physical office location. This is what happened in Wilson v Financial Conduct Authority 2302739/2023.

Flexibility

Insperity

JULY 24, 2018

A sink is needed to wash pumping equipment, so if your lactation space doesn’t have one, be sure one is nearby. Provide a refrigerator, even a small one, to store milk, and a cupboard to hold equipment. Proactive employers might even consider furnishing pumping equipment, which can be expensive and bulky, for use by lactating moms.

Equipment

Insperity

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

If a worker is ill-equipped, he or she will likely be overwhelmed by his or her duties and could repeatedly drop the ball, costing your business its clients and its profits. And that could lead to a costly game of legal limbo. Continual co-worker conflicts. Skirmishes and gossip make it hard for employees to focus on their work.

Sales

Insperity

APRIL 9, 2019

Is your company meeting all the legal requirements as an employer? They may be well equipped to manage big-picture questions regarding recruiting, retention and other human resource issues. For instance, is your business FMLA compliant ? Are you meeting all the regulations and requirements for documentation, insurance and more?

Payroll

Work in Confidence

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the UK, employees have legal protections against sexual harassment, and an updated Workers Protection Bill (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 is awaiting Royal consent, which will impose a new duty on UK employers to take reasonable steps to prevent their employees experiencing workplace sexual harassment.

Reporting

Success

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Morales was released after 17 days, given a second chance through the DACA policy ( Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ) as well as a green card petition filed by her mother, who gained legal status in 2004 after marrying a U.S. I was equipped with both and strong leadership skills that could help me succeed anywhere.

Food

Insperity

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Make sure they ask the inspector to wear appropriate safety protection equipment. Be careful, exceeding the hour time limit will provoke the inspector’s curiosity. Once your facility is ready, ask your appointed representatives to accompany the inspector. Managing the inspection.

Equipment

Zevo Health

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases where Content Moderators have taken legal action against companies for failing to provide adequate mental health support. The case underscores the continuing concerns over Content Moderator mental health and the legal and reputational risks companies face.

Legal