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WA State Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits begin January 2020
It's been a long time coming and the wait is finally over. Effective January 1, 2020, eligible employees in Washington State may begin claiming benefits under the new state Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefit program. Prior to this date, employers should have...
IRS Announces 2020 401 (K) Contribution Changes
HR and payroll managers will need to adjust their systems effective January 1, 2020 and inform employees about the new 401 (k) contribution limit changes the IRS has implemented. The good news is that employees over the age of 50 can now contribute an additional $500...
Where is Juli Speaking next???
There are multiple opportunities to see Juli speak coming up! Not only you but your staff may benefit greatly from one or several of the upcoming classes she will be teaching. Employment Law Trends & News Jefferson County HBA - Port Townsend 12/3/2019 11:00 AM...
NOW AVAILABLE! Juli Bacon’s New Book on HR Practices for Managers
If there’s one thing that leadership guru’s and managers can all agree on, it’s that managing people isn’t as easy as it looks. In fact, it takes more than just practice and work, it takes endless hours of training and support over the lifetime of your career to...
New Washington State Required Workplace Posters
The State of Washington now has a new set of required workplace posters that all employers must make visible for their employees. The new Domestic Violence Resources poster MUST be made available and displayed where other employment posters are displayed. Contrary...
I-9 COLLECTION & STORAGE PROCESS
The current I-9 Form from USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) is scheduled to expire effective August 31, 2019, however, there have yet to be any new I-9 forms produced. What that means for employers is that they may continue to use the current form until...
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Interviewing Mistakes Hiring Managers Make
Interviewing for any new job can be nerve-wracking and difficult for even the most qualified of candidates, but showing up to an interview uninformed about what to expect is a problem a hiring manager can easily avoid. Hiring managers should be transparent with the candidate at all stages of the interview process, from the initial screening, to the first in-person interview, and to the end decision making communication. If planning to utilize a group panel or rotating team interviews, the hiring manager or recruiter should mention that upfront so the candidate isn’t caught off guard and put into an uncomfortable situation.
Managing Pandemic Fatigue in the Workplace
After a full year of quarantine, isolation and nothing that’s been normal in our lives for the past twelve-months, pandemic fatigue has set in, manifesting itself in mental and physical changes in our workforce.
The 5 C’s For Successful Social Media
The invention of Facebook back in 2004 created a whole new method of communication via the internet. With the rise of social media platforms, we have collectively witnessed many apps rise and fall but they have all left an imprint. Currently, there are 3.78 billion...
Office Romances In the Workplace
Love is a beautiful thing and Cupid’s arrow may find its way into your office setting. When it does, just be ready to handle the possible outcomes with solid policies and guidelines in place.
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