HR Industry News
OSHA Posting Reminder 2/1/17
POST OSHA 300A BY FEBRUARY 1ST Covered employers must complete and post their 2016 annual summary (Form 300A) of work-related injuries and illnesses by Feb. 1, 2017, and keep it posted in a common area (in each physical location) until April 30, 2017. All employers required to keep Form 300, the Injury and Illness Log, […]
January 25, 2017
HOT TOPICS 1/11/17
SMART I-9 FORM The NEW “Smart” I-9 form has been released and is eligible for use. The purpose of the updated I-9 form is to allow for improved ease of use and reduce errors by creating a more user-friendly form. Effective 1/22/17, all employers are required to use the new Smart I-9 form, and […]
January 25, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: FLSA OT Rule on “Pause”
Yesterday, 11/22/16, a federal judge in Texas blocked the FLSA changes (increased salary threshold) that were to go into effect next week, 12/1/16. The judge granted a preliminary injunction. This does NOT mean that rule is permanently gone. This means that the rule has been put on “pause” and they may press “play” at a […]
November 24, 2016
ARE YOU READY?
You have less than thirty days. That is how much time employer’s (regardless of company size) have left to prepare for the Department of Labor’s new FLSA Overtime Rule. Key changes include increased salary threshold (from $23,660/year to $47,476/year) and intermittent increases every three years. The FLSA changes go into effect on Thursday, 12/1/16. ARE YOU […]
November 2, 2016
FEDERAL LABOR LAW POSTING UPDATE – EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1ST
Effective August 1, 2016, employers must post new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) postings. Penalty amounts listed on previous versions of posters are incorrect as of that date. The Department of Labor has removed penalty amounts from the posters and has added a section about the rights of nursing […]
July 29, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENT – Annual HR Compliance Package
INTRODUCING – Annual HR Compliance Package By popular demand, Sabeza HR is excited to announce our latest HR Consulting option – the Annual HR Compliance Package. This $1200 annual package includes: Handbook Creation/Review HR Compliance Audit* General HR Consulting (4 hours) Why do you and our company need this? It can save you money! An effective […]
May 26, 2016
BREAKING NEWS: New Exemption Rules Finalized (Exempt Vs. Non Exempt)
– Sarah Zasso, SHRM-SCP, SPHR It’s finally here. Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released the revised regulations affecting overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rules are scheduled to be published on May 23, 2016. And YES, this affects your company, regardless of size. Basics: Employees are generally classified as […]
May 18, 2016
TOP 11 EMPLOYER FMLA MISTAKES
See the article below recently published by SHRM. FMLA is a “hot topic” court issue – it is CRITICAL that you and your supervisors are trained properly to effectively administer FMLA for your organization. If you need assistance with FMLA Administration or are interested in Sabeza HR conducting a FMLA Training for Supervisors, please contact […]
April 5, 2016
OVERTIME RULE CHANGES ARE COMING!
By: Sarah Zasso, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Do you have exempt employees? If so, there are some big changes on the horizon that may make a large impact on your organization, regardless of size. By the close of 2016, the new FLSA overtime rules are anticipated to take effect. What is exempt? Exempt, put simply, means exempt from […]
March 15, 2016
Is Your Company at Risk?
Owners/Managers BEWARE! We live in a litigious society. An unfortunate, but true fact. The article below published by SHRM, demonstrates how claims filed with EEOC are on the rise – particularly with regard to retaliation and ADA. And yes, this affects you and every company! You may “think” you are doing the right thing, […]
February 19, 2016