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The Growth Company periodically publishes a newsletter for managers and Human Resource professionals providing timely advise and proven methods for keeping your employees happy and productive.
Click on any of the following for a useful, enjoyable read.
GINA
GINA prohibits employers, unions, employment agencies from collecting genetic information, including family medical history, from employees or applicants. Full Article »
Bekah Cleckler
The Growth Company is pleased to announce the addition of speaker/trainer, Bekah Cleckler. Full Article »
Work Opportunity Tax Credits
employers can qualify for a significant tax credit if they hire people the government has determined to have the most difficulty finding work Full Article »
Employee Drug Testing
If you already have a testing policy in place, you must make it available to employees for their review. If you do not already have a drug policy, implementing a new drug testing policy is fairly straight forward; however, once your new policy is created, you must give your employees 30 days notice. Full Article »
COBRA Premium Subsidy Extended
The COBRA subsidy was set to expire but on December 19, 2009, it was extended by the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010. Full Article »
FMLA & The National Defense Authorization Act
by Andrew Brown, JD. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an addendum to the FMLA and has authorized specific leave benefits for family members or next of kin of military members. The 2010 NDAA, signed in January 2010, implements some changes employers should be acquainted with. Full Article »
Are you E-Verifying? by Renea I. Saade
A federal court recently confirmed that all federal contractors and subcontractors that are party to solicitations issued or contracts awarded after September 8, 2009 must enroll and participate in the E-Verify program. Full Article »
CAREER GAP: ALASKA by Lynne Curry
Thinking about taking a sabbatical? Wonder about the effect on your career? Here is the scoop. Find out the cost so you can make an informed decision. Full Article »
WATCH OUT FOR CAREER EXCUSES by Lynne Curry
Beware of bankrupt company references. You could be getting duped. A new website is designed to provide applicants who need better than they've got references with just that. Full Article »
So…the Applicant is on FaceBook.
The job applicant has a great looking resume. Her references check out. But you’re still not quite sure whether this is the best possible hire. You want more. The odds are spectacular that she has a permanent virtual residence on FaceBook or MySpace or Twitter or one of those other social networking sites that seem to have hi-jacked our national and cultural discourse. Full Article »
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