E-Verify
Ensures that your entire workforce
is legally authorized to work. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly increased audits of I-9 documentation and, as such employers should take great care to avoid costly penalities by being in compliance with the E-Verify and IMAGE work authorization processes.. Additionally, many states have implemented legislation requiring employers to use the e-Verify program as part of their employment process.
HR Audits
Quarterly HR audits of processes including I-9, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA and ADA provide employers with a mechanism for catching and correcting errors thereby reducing and or eliminating potential legal risks associated with non-compliance. Failure to comply with FLSA regs, for instance, could result in costly penalties including up to three-years of back pay plus liquidated damages for each occurrence.
Affirmative Action Planning
Assists employers and government contractors who have FAR clauses in their contracts to develop, audit and maintain affirmative action plans that are conisistent with the guidelines established by the Office if Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
Employee Relations
Allows employers to create and foster a work environment that positively impacts the employment relationship. Performance mangement, employee benefits and programs, training and development are all important pieces of employee relations in the creation of a workforce that is productive and fulfilled.
Employee Handbooks
Provides employees with an understanding of work rules and company policies. Handbooks with clearly written policies and guidelines often provides employers with the cover needed to survive employment claims.
Supervisor Training
Equips supervisors with the knowledge necessary to consitently apply the rules and regulations that govern the employment relationship. A well trained and knowledgeable supervisor can be the difference in whether or not a company is held liable for bad employment practices.
HR Metrics
Metrics are a very valuable tool when used to make employment decisions that positively impact an organization's bottomline. Understanding what processes to put in place to reduce employee turnover can significantly reduce the costs associated with replacing employees.