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Office Romance – The Heart of the Matter
Valentines Day may have come and gone, leaving only the visible reminder of empty chocolate boxes and discarded floral arrangements in the office trash can, but that doesn't mean love isn't lingering in the hallways. Did you know that a Society of Human Resource...
Juli Bacon Named 2017 NAHB Professional Women in Building Council Chair
Juli Bacon, owner of JB Consulting Systems LLC and Bacon Maintenance Services LLC in Woodinville, Wash., was recently sworn in as the 2017 chair of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council. "Ensuring that women...
New Form I-9 Available for Immediate Use
As 2016 comes to a close and you prepare to ring in the New Year, it's likely that you are in the planning process for 2017. With a new year comes plenty of change and updates, including your employee eligibility verification process. Effective January 2017, the U.S....
New Drug Testing Policies – OSHA’s Reasonable Reporting Rule
Another change will occur as of December 1, 2016 as it relates to Drug-Free Workplaces and accident reporting procedures. A new Reasonable Reporting Procedure rule from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) will begin....
New Laws on Overtime in the U.S.
***New Update from the DOL*** As of November 22nd, a court's decision in Texas has blocked the DOL's Overtime Rule. As of now, this new rule will NOT take effect in December. More information to come soon. In less than thirty days, all employers will need to manage...
Election Day and Time Off To Vote
Election day is next Tuesday November 8th! Next Tuesday will mark a historic date in our country’s political history. The right to vote is an important one, just as Jury Duty is part of your employees’ civic duty, so is the right to vote in an election. Many employers...
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Continuing Education with HR Best Practices
We are committed to helping businesses continue their training and education with the most current HR best practices. JB Consulting Systems has 14 webinar offerings taught by our President and author, Juli Bacon. The lessons from the webinar are derived from her...
Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace
Take a good look at your workforce. What do you see? Is it a homogeneous population? Or is it rich and diverse with vibrant backgrounds, ages, genders and races? In recent months, our country has witnessed events that have provided us with the opportunity to reflect...
New Washington State Overtime Pay Rules Effective July 1st
New rules under the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) have taken effect July 1 regarding updates to overtime pay and worker eligibility. WA L&I announced the changed late last year after numerous public hearings and proceedings, and...
Compliance Alert: Statewide Mask Mandate
COMPLIANCE ALERT Statewide Mask Mandate On June 26, 2020, a statewide order will go into effect requiring individuals to wear a face covering while in indoor public spaces as well as outdoors when you cannot stay 6 feet apart. Certain exemptions may apply for...
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