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New NLRB Ruling Has Big Implications for Businesses
It's Time To Review Your Employee Handbook At JB Consulting Systems we always recommend that companies review and update their employee handbooks annually to stay current with legal changes and best practices. However, in light of a recent ruling by the National Labor...
Master the ADA Interactive Process: A Guide to Reasonable Accommodations
Under certain laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Washington State disability laws, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a...
Embracing the Work-from-Home Model: Our 22-Year Journey at JB Consulting Systems
I'm Juli Bacon, the founder of JB Consulting Systems, and I want to take you on a journey through our company's 22-year history as a fully remote business. This story isn't just about remote work; it's about the philosophy of work-life integration and how it has...
Important Compliance Update: New I-9 Form Requirements
Everything You Need to Know About The New Form I-9 Changes The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced changes that impact the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, as well as the introduction of new guidelines for...
Could Hiring Actually Grow Your Business?
Learn The Signs It's Time to Hire This blog post started as a gratitude post for an amazing employee, and quickly morphed into a lesson in growing a small business. How could I not share a business lesson that someone shared with me? As a business owner, it can...
Top 4 Reasons Recruiters Struggle to Find the Right Candidates
The Recruiting Disconnect Recruiting is a challenging task that requires a lot of time and effort. Despite the best hiring efforts, it’s not uncommon for there to be a struggle to find the right candidates for open positions. At the same time, candidates often feel...
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Changes in Paid Sick Leave Laws for Construction Businesses Effective Jan 1, 2024
What You Need to Know and How to Comply The following information applies to Washington State businesses in the Construction Industry. There are new WA State Paid Sick Leave (PSL) laws that go into effect on 1/1/2024. If these changes apply to you, we are ready to...
Reinventing Anti-Harassment Training for Safer Workplaces
Rethinking anti-harassment training: The JBCS method fosters inclusivity and empowers with strategies like continuous training, leadership commitment, impact measurement, cultural integration, & bystander intervention. Benefits extend beyond legal compliance to creating a safe, inclusive workplace culture.
Throwing a Holiday Bash for All
Tips for an Inclusive Office Celebration As the year draws to a close, it’s that time again—yep, the holiday season is peeking around the corner. But hey, it's not all about Santa hats and tinsel. For HR pros and managers, this season can be a bit of a puzzle. How do...
Year-End HR and Business Compliance Prep for 2025
As we approach the end of 2023, it's crucial to ensure that your organization is prepared for various HR and business compliance tasks that can have a significant impact on your operations in 2025. In this blog post, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to...
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