On January 13, 2010 a new bill was introduced to Congress, HR 4437, under the name Hiring Incentives to Reinvest and Incentivize New Growth Act of 2010, or HIRING Act of 2010. Intended as an addition to the same section of …
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In my last entry, I pontificated about the pro’s and con’s of the Social Security Administration’s eVerify system. I solicited your commentary on the program, and whether you thought it was a good or bad thing for our employers, and …
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It used to be that when you hired an employee, you relied on the information they provided with their I9 as proof that they had the right to work in the United States. This proof took the form of various …
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By Mark Burak The number of employment-related lawsuits continues to rise, and new theories of liability are always emerging. Even something as innocuous as reimbursement of expenses can result in costly litigation. Two real-world examples prove the point. In Tedesco …
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by Michael Rodgers Did your company’s healthcare expenses rise last year? If the answer is YES, there may be some good news on the horizon. Really? What is it? Today, there is new technology available to you and your benefits …
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To survive and thrive in this economic environment, companies more often are seeking to control expenses by focusing on efficiency. One way this is happening with larger organizations is by turning to strategic outsourcing arrangements to maximize cost-saving opportunities and …
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By Jay Hargis HR has a unique opportunity to be the change we want to see in our organizations. When we say “oh, we can’t do that” or “did you fill out the form and route it through six layers …
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In a recent statement while standing amongst business leaders and small business owners, Governor Deval Patrick recently outlined several vital recommendations to be undertaken by the Commonwealth aimed to reduce the cost of healthcare on businesses and maintain the quality …
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By Jay Hargis As I was reading the Boston Sunday Globe, I happened to glance through the “Help Wanted” section with one thought running through my mind…”Who still advertises open positions in the newspaper?” Well, along with the players that …
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I thought I might help MIke out, through my blog, and see if I get him on the road to a new job. We all know how hard job searching is especially when we’re good at a lot of things …
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