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How to Handle Age Discrimination in Hiring and Retention

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And while many consider 50 to be the age that tips older employees into the realm of ageism, workers as young as 40 have experienced age discrimination. Before we get into all the details, let’s define ageism, look at some examples, and highlight ways to reduce age discrimination in the office. And with an age-blind process?

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Everything You Need to Build Your Employee Handbook

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The employee handbook is the holy grail of workplaces, and every employer should have one, regardless of size. It provides insight into your company culture, your legal obligations as an employer, and your employees’ rights and responsibilities. The actual inclusions depend on the rules and laws that apply to your small business.

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How to Handle an EEOC Investigation

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the nation’s federal workplace anti-discrimination laws. Last year, employers paid more than $484 million to settle over 61,000 formal charges. An EEOC investigation can be a lengthy and complex process for employers.

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Compliance Checklist: Federal Employment Laws You Need To Know At Every Stage Of Your Company’s Growth

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Here’s a quick checklist of some major federal laws you’ll need to tackle at different employee thresholds in your growth. Employers must properly classify and pay employees a corresponding minimum wage, while following overtime and child labor standards. Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) , via DoL. 1+ Employee.

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The Complete HR Compliance Glossary

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A regulation managed through the DoL requiring employers to create programs and provide reporting demonstrating that they actively recruit, hire, and train covered veterans, disabled persons, minorities, and women. Applicable large employers ( ALEs) must provide their employees with their personal benefits-related reporting form 1095C.

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The Role of HR in Compliance

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To keep your business operating successfully, small business owners everywhere are responsible for remaining compliant with a host of laws, restrictions, and regulations on the state, federal, and international levels. No easy feat! What is HR compliance? HR compliance covers: Payroll. Risk and safety. Employee relations. Termination.

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HR Glossary of Terms

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Employment actions that seem neutral but are discriminatory toward a legally-protected group. Adverse impact can happen in many aspects of employment, including hiring, training and development, promotion, performance evaluation, transfer, and termination. Whatever your situation is, we’ve got the ultimate HR glossary to help!